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2014 Cadillac Cts

Based on reports from 192 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
192
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
6
TSBs
2,057
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 192 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

check engine light on

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

infotainment system not working properly

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

rear differential problem

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

74 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.

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

30
0–30K
26
30–60K
29
60–90K
16
90–120K
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (30 reports) • Median: 55K 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: Drivetrain (74 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain74 (39%)
Suspension14 (7%)
Other13 (7%)
Electrical12 (6%)
Steering12 (6%)
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit9 (5%)
Wheels & Tires9 (5%)
Engine7 (4%)

2014 Cadillac Cts: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2014 Cadillac Cts, with 74 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2014 Cadillac Cts, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2014 Cadillac Cts, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2014 Cadillac Cts, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-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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26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Cadillac Cts. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

14V253000Jul 2014

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.

14V338000Aug 2014

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

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.

14V446000Aug 2014

SEATS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V614000Dec 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

2014 Cadillac Cts vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

192

Class avg

215

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2014.

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. 192 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

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2014 Cadillac Cts: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Cadillac Cts?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Cadillac Cts is related to the drivetrain, with 74 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Cadillac Cts reliable?
The 2014 Cadillac Cts has 192 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 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 2014 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Cadillac Cts has 6 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 104 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 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.
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