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2012 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 10,000 and 28,837 miles. Median 19,000, from 22 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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 35% |
| Body structure | 15% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Steering | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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.
11V536000 Nov 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist / Vacuum
Defect. GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy. CADILLAC DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT, AND IF NECESSARY, TORQUE THE NUT TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006.
Manufacturer communications 1555
Cadillac filed 1555 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle has reduced acceleration at low speed and/or…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac CTS SW AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Cadillac CTS SW RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 26 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 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 / 26 / 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.
Nearby model years
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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