The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac CTS · 2011
2011 Cadillac CTS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,100 and 29,000 miles. Median 17,400, from 32 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 27% |
| Electrical | 27% |
| Engine | 20% |
| Speed control | 12% |
| Steering | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
14V394000 Jul 2014 Electrical System / Ignition
Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or s
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
14V341000 Jun 2014 Air Bags
Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured October 18, 2010, to June 2, 2011. In the affected vehicles, vibrations from the drive shaft may cause the vehicle's roll over sensor to command the roof rail air bags to deploy.
Risk. If the roof rail air bags deploy unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of crash and injury to the occupants.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear drive shaft assembly, free of charge. General Motors distributed an interim letter to owners on August 27, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14233.
Manufacturer communications 1525
Cadillac filed 1525 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engineering information-engine overheating, engine coolant temperature light on, gauge reads hot
- Pontiac/saturn/buick/gmc/chevrolet/cadillac/hummer: vehicle start and stalls after theft…
- There may be a leak from the transmission
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS SW AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac CTS SW RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 26 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 12 / 18 / 14 | Premium | $5,550 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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