Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2019The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2014–2015, 2017More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.0× usual Extended coverage
0 serious complaints of 0; per car on the road, 0.0× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On some 2008 model year (MY) Saturn Outlook; 2008-2009 MY Buick Allure, Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac G8, Pontiac Montana SV6, Pontiac Torrent, and Saturn VUE; 2008-2010 MY Hummer H3 and Pontiac G6; 2008-2011 MY Cadillac CTS, Cadillac SRX, and Chevrolet Impala; 2008, 2011-2012 MY… (GCUS-9-939, Sep 2015)
- Extended coverage On some various model year vehicles, the throttle-position sensor may cause the engine to run rough, cause the malfunction-indicator lamp and/or an engine reduced power message to illuminate, and reduce the engine's power. 14582A - Special Coverage (2012 model year Buick Enclave, Lacrosse, Regal;… (GCUS-9-1009, Oct 2015)
- Extended coverage Some vehicles, equipped with a 6.2l v8 engine (lsa), may have a condition where the engines supercharger may not function as designed. 13313 - special coverage. (G-192624, May 2014)
- Extended coverage Special Coverage Adjustment - Superchasrger Warranty Extension - Equipped with 6.2L V8 Engine (LSA) (13313, May 2014)
- Repair program Certain 2008-2010 model year General Motors vehicles have a performance issue with their OnStar modules that could impact the vehicle's battery life. Dealers are to remove the fuse for the OnStar module to reset it. (14648, Feb 2015)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236G, Mar 2016)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
0 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 19–22 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.0L 6-cyl; 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2010 CTS trims
| Base | Eco Luxury Package | Luxury | Performance | Premium | Sport Appearance Package | V |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Cadillac reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Cadillac aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 19–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 0 | 10 | Power train (3) | Yes |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 19–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 8 | Power train (3) | Yes |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 18–25 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 2 | 27 | Power train (9) | Yes |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo | AWD, RWD | 19–25 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 31 | Electrical system (10) | Yes |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | AWD, RWD | 14–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 48 | Power train (19) | No |
| 2014 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl turbo 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | AWD, RWD | 14–23 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 146 | Power train (84) | No |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | AWD, RWD | 14–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 73 | Electrical system (26) | No |
| 2012 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | AWD, RWD | 14–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 67 | Exterior lighting (10) | No |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged manual available | AWD, RWD | 14–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 108 | Air bags (25) | No |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl manual available | AWD, RWD | 19–22 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 0 | — | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: CTS 2016–2019 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 8 |
| 2018 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 8 |
| 2018 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 27 |
| 2017 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 27 |
| 2017 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 21 |
| 2016 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 31 |
| 2016 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 31 |
| 2016 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 3 | 30 |
| 2015 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 48 |
| 2015 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 48 |
| 2015 | Cadillac CTS-V 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 46 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS SW AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS SW RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 6 | 146 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 138 |
| 2014 | Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 7 | 138 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS SW AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS SW RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2013 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 73 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS SW AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS SW RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2012 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 67 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS SW AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS SW RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2011 | Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 108 |
| 2010 | Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 67 |
| 2010 | Cadillac CTS 4-DR. Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CTS | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
19–25 |
| 2019 | CTS AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2018 | CTS | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
19–25 |
| 2018 | CTS AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2017 | CTS | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
18–25 |
| 2017 | CTS AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2016 | CTS Sedan | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
19–25 |
| 2016 | CTS Sedan AWD | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
22–24 |
| 2015 | CTS | Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–16 |
| 2015 | CTS Sedan | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
18–24 |
| 2015 | CTS Sedan AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2014 | CTS | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2014 | CTS AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2014 | CTS Sedan | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Turbo |
18–23 |
| 2014 | CTS Sedan AWD | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2014 | CTS Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2014 | CTS Wagon AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21 |
| 2013 | CTS | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2013 | CTS AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2013 | CTS Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2013 | CTS Wagon AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2012 | CTS | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2012 | CTS AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21 |
| 2012 | CTS Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2012 | CTS Wagon AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21 |
| 2011 | CTS | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2011 | CTS AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2011 | CTS Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Man 6-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg Auto (S6), 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
14–21 |
| 2011 | CTS Wagon AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2010 | CTS | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Man 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
19–22 |
| 2010 | CTS AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
| 2010 | CTS Wagon | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–22 |
| 2010 | CTS Wagon AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L |
21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.