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#BS-2019-CADCTS-65762019 Cadillac CTSProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 16 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 16 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
gps voice actuated fails to interpret 90 of time
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
stabilatrac trac control puts car in limp mode
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
3 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 59K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Drivetrain (3 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Cadillac CTS: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2019 Cadillac CTS, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 59,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 59K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Cadillac CTS, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking Issues
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Cadillac CTS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention: rearview system braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Cadillac CTS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Cadillac CTS. Recent trend: increasing.



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2019 Cadillac CTS NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
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.
2019 Cadillac CTS vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)
This vehicle
16
Class avg
108
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. 16 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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