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#BS-2011-CADCTS-6576

2011 Cadillac Cts

Based on reports from 148 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
148
Crashes
14
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
1,509
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 148 complaints, 14 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

pulls to one side cracking noise

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

engine is blown at 55k miles cracked cylinder wall

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

poor mpg

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

23 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

46
0–30K
37
30–60K
21
60–90K
6
90–120K
4
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (46 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (23 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags23 (16%)
Drivetrain20 (14%)
Electrical18 (12%)
Engine15 (10%)
Steering11 (7%)
Lights7 (5%)
Speed Control6 (4%)
Brakes6 (4%)

2011 Cadillac Cts: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Cts, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,960 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Cts, with 20 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Cts, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2011 Cadillac Cts, with 15 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Cadillac Cts. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V341000Aug 2014

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

14V394000Sep 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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 some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Cts is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2011 Cadillac Cts vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

148

Class avg

271

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 148 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2011 Cadillac Cts: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Cadillac Cts?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Cadillac Cts is related to the airbags, with 23 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Cadillac Cts reliable?
The 2011 Cadillac Cts has 148 complaints, 14 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Cadillac Cts problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Cadillac Cts has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac Cts problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,960 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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