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All cars · Cadillac CTS · 2019

2019 Cadillac CTS. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints5NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Suspension20%
Wheels20%
Fuel system20%
Electrical20%
Engine20%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
500000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 830

Cadillac filed 830 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and…
  • Tick noise from the engine cold, initial start

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)RWD22 / 30 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD21 / 29 / 24Premium$3,200
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S8)RWD19 / 29 / 23Regular$2,700
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S8)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cyl turboAuto (S8)RWD16 / 24 / 19Premium$4,050
6.2L 8-cyl superchargedAuto (S8)RWD14 / 21 / 16Premium$4,850

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2016–9–Electrical
2017–8–Wheels
2018–3–Lights
2019–5–Suspension

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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