2019 Cadillac CTS

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2019 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:04:56.428Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2014: 145 complaints 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 10
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 10 complaints 2019 10
2003: 313 complaints 2003 2004: 224 complaints 2004 2005: 277 complaints 2005 2006: 269 complaints 2006 2007: 217 complaints 2007 2008: 175 complaints 2008 2009: 167 complaints 2009 2010: 67 complaints 2010 2011: 101 complaints 2011 2012: 65 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 145 complaints 2014 2015: 48 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2016 2017: 27 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019 10

2019: 10 complaints

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YearComplaints
2003313
2004224
2005277
2006269
2007217
2008175
2009167
201067
2011101
201265
201373
2014145
201548
201631
201727
20188
201910

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

3 of 10 total reports mention: power train.

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The rear differential started making noise and growling. Upon draining the differential, we found a lot of metal debris. Upon reading on this issue, we found that Cadillac has had this issue with past models. It seems that the original G.M.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-17

Engine

2 of 10 total reports mention: engine.

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I believe it’s the transmission it’s not changing gears like it supposed to only have 52,000 miles on the dash. It’s have to be defective. No…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-30

Wheels

1 of 10 total reports mentions: wheels.

Suspension

1 of 10 total reports mentions: suspension.

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Bought a used car from auto boutique on 10/15/19 with car fax report showing no structural damage. When we test drove the car we notice the check engine light was on and a vibration.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-06

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Steering

1 of 10 total reports mentions: steering.

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The contact owns a 2019 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the trim on the steering wheel had started to peel off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-13

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Cadillac CTS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac CTS?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Cadillac CTS have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.