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2019 Cadillac CTS

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2019 Cadillac CTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:39:50.128Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac CTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 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: 72 complaints 2014: 144 complaints 2015: 46 complaints 2015 2016: 31 complaints 2017: 26 complaints 2018: 8 complaints 2018 2019: 10 complaints 2019
2019: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
2003313
2004224
2005277
2006269
2007217
2008175
2009167
201067
2011101
201265
201372
2014144
201546
201631
201726
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, 20241117

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 Incident

NHTSA ODI report, 20250430

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, 20191206

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, 20250113

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Cadillac CTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2016 ▲ 2015 ▲ 2012

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2005 ◆ 2006

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.