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NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Cadillac CTS[1]. None of them mention a crash, a fire, or an injury[1].

10owner complaints[1]
16–25MPG combined (EPA)[2]
4–5★NHTSA overall rating[3]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2019 CTS[12].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] 16 / 24 / 19 $4,350
CTS-V, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[14] 14 / 21 / 16 $5,150
CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[15] 19 / 29 / 23 $2,900
CTS AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[16] 21 / 29 / 24 $3,400
CTS, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[2] 22 / 30 / 25 $3,300
CTS AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[17] 18 / 26 / 21 $3,200

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
4 DR AWD[3] 5 5 5 5 10.1%
4 DR RWD[18] 5 5 5 5 10.1%
4 DR RWD[19] 4 4 5 5 10.1%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2019 Cadillac CTS with 2.0L 4-cylinder[20] 268 hp
2019 Cadillac CTS with 3.6L 6-cylinder[21] 335 hp
2019 Cadillac CTS with 6.2L 8-cylinder[22] 640 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
CTS 4DR SEDAN 2.0L AWD[23] 196 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 3,777 lb
CTS 4DR SEDAN 2.0L RWD[24] 196 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 3,620 lb
CTS 4DR SEDAN 3.6L AWD[25] 196 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 3,887 lb
CTS 4DR SEDAN 3.6L RWD[26] 196 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 3,754 lb
CTS V-SPORT 4DR SEDAN RWD[27] 196 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 3,984 lb
CTS-V 4DR SEDAN RWD[28] 198 in 72 in 57 in 115 in 4,145 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

2003: 313 complaints, 4 recalls20032004: 229 complaints, 7 recalls2005: 284 complaints, 7 recalls20052006: 272 complaints, 7 recalls2007: 218 complaints, 7 recalls20072008: 175 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 167 complaints, 5 recalls20092010: 68 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 108 complaints, 2 recalls20112012: 67 complaints, 2 recalls2013: 73 complaints, 2 recalls20132014: 146 complaints, 7 recalls2015: 50 complaints, 4 recalls20152016: 31 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 27 complaints, 2 recalls20172018: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2019: 10 complaints, 0 recalls102019
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each CTS model year. The 2019 is highlighted[12].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20033134
20042297
20052847
20062727
20072187
20081752
20091675
2010683
20111082
2012672
2013732
20141467
2015504
2016314
2017272
201882
2019100

NHTSA's counts for the CTS show 10 complaints and 0 recalls for 2019[12]. Among the 17 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 15 have more[12]. The fewest complaints are for 2018 (8) and the most are for 2003 (313)[12]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 CTS?

The 2019 CTS has a small complaint record, with 10 complaints on file[1]. The engine and power train groups each have 3 complaints[5][6]. The year also shows 0 recalls[12]. These are unverified owner reports, so treat them as a guide for what to check on a test drive. Pay attention to how the car shifts and whether any warning lights are on.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Cadillac CTS?
Engine and power train each have 3 complaints on file, as does the unknown or other group[4][5][6]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2019 Cadillac CTS have any recalls?
The by-year fact shows 0 recalls for 2019[12]. The Recalls section on this page lists what code found.
How reliable is the 2019 Cadillac CTS?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file and none mention a crash or fire[1]. These are unverified reports, so use them as a checklist.
What is the gas mileage of the 2019 Cadillac CTS?
See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is 2019 a good year for the Cadillac CTS?
See the by-year comparison on this page. The 2019 model year has 10 complaints[12].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Cadillac CTS (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for CTS, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 30 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,300. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 3 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 1 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 1 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac CTS model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  13. EPA rating for CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for CTS-V, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 21 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 29 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for CTS AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for CTS AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S8), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 10.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  20. EPA Test Car List, 2019 Cadillac CTS with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 268 hp. www.epa.gov
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2019 Cadillac CTS with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 335 hp. www.epa.gov
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2019 Cadillac CTS with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 640 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS 4DR SEDAN 2.0L AWD: length 196 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 3,777 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS 4DR SEDAN 2.0L RWD: length 196 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 3,620 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS 4DR SEDAN 3.6L AWD: length 196 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 3,887 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  26. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS 4DR SEDAN 3.6L RWD: length 196 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 3,754 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS V-SPORT 4DR SEDAN RWD: length 196 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 3,984 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  28. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CTS-V 4DR SEDAN RWD: length 198 in, width 72 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 115 in, curb weight 4,145 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.