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Cadillac CTS: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows51
model years2009–2017 (8)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
cadillac.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2017 · 2016 · 2015 · 2014 · 2013 · 2012 · 2011 · 2009

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2017cts-2017-rear-differential-failureRear differential failurePOWER TRAIN42023-07 → 2024-10272026-09-01
2017cts-2017-cue-screen-failureCUE touchscreen cracking or becoming unresponsiveUNKNOWN OR OTHER52019-12 → 2025-09272026-09-01
2017cts-2017-transmission-rough-shiftTransmission jerking between 1st and 2nd gearPOWER TRAIN22019-12 → 2025-09272026-09-01
2017cts-2017-wheel-cuts-tire-sidewallWheel design cutting tire sidewallsWHEELS22018-05 → 2022-08272026-09-01
2017cts-2017-eps-steering-failureElectric power steering failure or recallSTEERING72019-04 → 2026-08272026-09-01
2017cts-2017-airbag-sensor-false-warningPassenger seat sensor triggering false airbag warningAIR BAGS22025-03 → 2025-12272026-09-01
2016cts-2016-rear-differential-failureRear differential failurePOWER TRAIN52020-02 → 2024-01312026-07-31
2016cts-2016-transmission-harsh-shift-shudderTransmission harsh shifting and shudderPOWER TRAIN52017-06 → 2022-10312026-07-31
2016cts-2016-cue-screen-crack-failureCUE touchscreen cracking and failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM42020-09 → 2024-08312026-07-31
2016cts-2016-battery-electrical-power-lossBattery failure and loss of electrical powerELECTRICAL SYSTEM42017-09 → 2020-12312026-07-31
2016cts-2016-passenger-airbag-warning-lightPassenger air bag warning light illuminationAIR BAGS22025-02 → 2025-03312026-07-31
2015cts-2015-rear-differential-failureRear differential grinding and metal shavingsPOWER TRAIN142019-09 → 2025-07472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-differential-recall-parts-unavailableRear differential recall repair parts unavailablePOWER TRAIN32020-01 → 2020-06472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-cue-touchscreen-freezeCUE touchscreen freeze and unresponsive displayELECTRICAL SYSTEM52019-11 → 2022-08472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-vacuum-pump-brake-failureVacuum pump failure causing brake difficultyPOWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE22022-07 → 2022-12472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-pirelli-tire-premature-wearPirelli Pzero tire premature wear and blowoutTIRES22017-09 → 2022-03472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-adaptive-cruise-control-crashAdaptive cruise control fails to disengageVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES22018-02 → 2018-10472026-08-29
2015cts-2015-fire-after-remote-startVehicle fire shortly after remote startELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE22018-02 → 2018-04472026-08-29
2014cadillac-cts-2014-shift-cable-failureGear shifter cable failurePOWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER42021-08 → 2026-061462026-09-07
2014cadillac-cts-2014-cue-screen-crackingCUE touchscreen cracking and failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM62018-11 → 2020-091462026-09-07
2014cadillac-cts-2014-power-steering-lossPower steering assist lossSTEERING52015-08 → 2021-031462026-09-07
2014cadillac-cts-2014-run-flat-tire-sidewallRun-flat tire sidewall failureTIRES72015-01 → 2023-081462026-09-07
2014cadillac-cts-2014-rear-differential-failureRear differential and axle failurePOWER TRAIN692017-11 → 2026-021462026-09-07
2014cadillac-cts-2014-diff-recall-parts-delayRear differential recall parts backorderPOWER TRAIN162020-02 → 2026-081462026-09-07
2013cadillac-cts-2013-steering-columnSteering column defect causing veer or clunking noiseSTEERING72013-03 → 2019-10722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-subframe-bearingSubframe crack and wheel bearing failureSUSPENSION, STRUCTURE52017-03 → 2024-03722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-headlight-waterHeadlight assembly water intrusion and foggingEXTERIOR LIGHTING42016-01 → 2020-06722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-ignition-stallIgnition switch recall and unexpected engine stallELECTRICAL SYSTEM242014-02 → 2025-02722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-airbag-nondeployAir bag non-deployment and service lightAIR BAGS102014-01 → 2024-12722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-transmission-leakTransmission fluid leak and shifting failurePOWER TRAIN62013-01 → 2024-04722026-09-03
2013cadillac-cts-2013-brake-responseBrake response delay and failure to stopSERVICE BRAKES42013-03 → 2018-11722026-09-03
2012cadillac-cts-2012-subframe-crackFront subframe crack at lower control armSUSPENSION52016-04 → 2026-01672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-headlight-condensationHeadlight condensation and dim illuminationEXTERIOR LIGHTING72018-07 → 2021-05672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-traction-control-disableTraction control and AWD deactivation warningSERVICE BRAKES, AIR, TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM52012-05 → 2023-06672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-driveshaft-bolt-failureDriveshaft bolt failurePOWER TRAIN42018-05 → 2019-07672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-brake-failureBrake pedal and brake line failureSERVICE BRAKES42013-11 → 2017-01672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-sunroof-shatterSunroof glass shatteringVISIBILITY32015-01 → 2017-02672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-ignition-switch-stallIgnition switch recall stall and power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM92014-03 → 2015-04672026-09-09
2012cadillac-cts-2012-airbag-inoperableAir bag system inoperable warning lightAIR BAGS32022-04 → 2025-01672026-09-09
2011cts-2011-rear-differential-driveshaftRear differential and drive shaft failurePOWER TRAIN162010-12 → 2022-041082026-09-08
2011cts-2011-water-intrusion-cabin-wiringWater intrusion into cabin and wiringELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE42015-01 → 2024-101082026-09-08
2011cts-2011-airbag-sensor-warning-lightPassenger air bag sensor and warning lightAIR BAGS142015-03 → 2023-111082026-09-08
2011cts-2011-airbag-non-deployment-crashAir bag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS52016-06 → 2020-081082026-09-08
2011cts-2011-headlight-dimming-condensationHeadlight dimming and condensationEXTERIOR LIGHTING42018-02 → 2019-011082026-09-08
2011cts-2011-engine-stall-without-warningEngine stall without warningENGINE52011-10 → 2015-031082026-09-08
2009cadillac-cts-2009-timing-chain-wearPremature timing chain wearENGINE432011-03 → 2022-051672026-09-16
2009cadillac-cts-2009-fuel-pump-leakFuel pump elbow leakFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM72015-10 → 2024-051672026-09-16
2009cadillac-cts-2009-driveline-vibrationDriveline vibration at highway speedPOWER TRAIN52009-01 → 2009-041672026-09-16
2009cadillac-cts-2009-transmission-failureTransmission and transfer case failurePOWER TRAIN122010-02 → 2023-051672026-09-16
2009cadillac-cts-2009-unintended-accelerationUnintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92009-10 → 2025-031672026-09-16
2009cadillac-cts-2009-stabilitrak-failureStabilitrak/ABS malfunction with loss of steering assistSTEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES112014-01 → 2025-021672026-09-16

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Cadillac CTS [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/cadillac/cts
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_cadillac_cts_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Cadillac CTS},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/cadillac/cts}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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