2004 Cadillac CTS Problems and Repair Histories
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Cadillac CTS Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Cadillac CTS | 17 CTSs, 8.1 months of data per CTS, average 99200 miles Small sample size. Join or 17 CTSs, 8.1 months of data per CTS, average 99200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Cadillac CTS
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| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 41000 | 806 | Replaced radiator. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 60000 | 1000 | Warped rotors - too thin to turn. Replaced with new GM parts. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 38000 | 1800 | |
| Aug | 2007 | 41000 | 119 | alternator was replaced because battery was not charging |
| Apr | 2008 | 46000 | 0 | |
| Mar | 2009 | 54000 | 2000 | Subrame broke, replaced. |
| Apr | 2009 | 54000 | 2500 | Transmission replaced. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | Rear Differential | |
| Aug | 2007 | 0 | Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir (leaking) | |
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Replace Front Right Shock | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Replace Armrest | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Replace Engine Mounts | |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | Tighten Rear Cradle Bolts | |
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 16000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 23000 | 89 | worn rubber bushing |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 35000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 38000 | 200 | Defective door panel. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Arkansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 77000 | 600 | Stability System Engaged message appearing over and over. Replaced steering wheel position sensor and problem was resolved. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 84000 | 150 | Bracket holding the exhaust failed and was rattling. They fixed the issue. |
| Mar | 2012 | 98000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 115000 | 1200 | Hose running from transmission to radiator was pulled out. Requires two new hoses and new radiator |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 126480 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 127720 | 900 | transmission radiator leaked fluid, unable to drive vehicle replaced radiator & fluid |
| Jan | 2012 | 132680 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 75000 | 0 | missing several clips that hold a plastic deflector in front of rear passenger wheel well; dealer replaced the clips and re-attached the part |
| Nov | 2012 | 93000 | 700 | Cylinder misfire; replace faulty coil and sparkplugs |
| Jan | 2013 | 95000 | 1000 | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced |
| Cadillac CTS in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2200 | TRANSMISSION JUNK AT 47000MILES,,,CAR WAS A RENTAL/LEASE,,,,PURCHASED CAR WITH 44,000MILES,,,3MNTHS LATER COLD WISCONSIN WEATHER,,,,32TEMP OR LESS,,TRANS SLIPPED,,,5SPEED AUTO,,REPAIRED,,,$4200/DEALER / COST 1500,,INTERNET,$700 INSTALLED | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Front Lower Control arms both replaced due to squeeky noise from underneath | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 100 | Warranty: Front end clunks - Replace swaybar links, struts and wheel alignment. | |
| Jul | 2009 | 292 | Fuse keeps blowing for trunk release. Garage door opener circuit short to ground. Repair wiring. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 100 | Warranty: Excessive oil consumption. 1qt very 2000 miles. Replace Piston Rings, Valve Seals and Gaskets. | |
| Oct | 2009 | 100 | Warranty: Trans cooler lines unbonded from radiator. Replace radiator, refill radiator and trans. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | 700 | Taillight lens fell off. Replacement not available |
| Jun | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 99700 | 220 | Had to replace one of the coil packs in the engine |
| Mar | 2013 | 108000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Air bag cover on the rear driver side fell off. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 4500 | Serious issue, cars traction control was kicking on ever time I accelerated. Took it in. Inter cooler had busted, engine coolant mixed with transmission fluid seals expanded. Had to replace radiator and the transmission. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 91500 | 150 | Several problems. Plastic separating the car from the road came loose and hit the road while driving, broke. Also car makes a slight hissing until 3rd gear. They couldn't find the hissing. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 101000 | 1000 | transmission cooler lines failed, mixing coolant with transmission fluid |
| Jul | 2012 | 102000 | 70 | code p0128 showed, thermostat was stuck open, real pain to replace. |
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | First odometer entry | ||
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Shifter sensor problem - R, N, D and 4 LED not lighting. Not fixed. | |
| Sep | 2009 | 88660 | 500 | The line that goes from the auto transmission came out of the radiator, car lost coolant and transmission oil. Replaced the radiator, but still have to take it to a transmission shop to check it. |
| Sep | 2010 | 94860 | 400 | Replaced both tie rods, seems one of them broke, then when it was fixed, the other one broke as well. |
| Mar | 2013 | 106640 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2006 | 0 | Rear end pinion seal leaking. Replaced under Certified Cadillac Warranty. | |
| Dec | 2007 | 80000 | 0 | High oil consumption resulting in a 2000 mile monitoring then taken back for a ring cleaning via the injectors. Am now monitoring second 2000 miles to determine if next steps are required. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 114700 | 250 | I had to get the OnStar system updated. Marker light replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 121000 | 1580 | Transmission cooling radiator developed a substantial hole. |
| Apr | 2012 | 146000 | 1300 | Five of the six spark plugs had fouled and the number five coil pack needed replaceing. |
| Cadillac CTS in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2007 | 44000 | 0 | Bought the car on a Wednesday, by Friday Check Engine Light on and reduced power, took car in Saturday after calling dealership who said to come in then. they checked and said it had lose gas cap and reset the alarm. A few days later took the car back in at lunch and made appointment for the following day. Same problem but if I shut it off and turned it back on the car would run ok for a while. This trip they replaced the Throttle Assembly. A week later, it was back with same issue, this time they replaced the ECM. |
| Nov | 2007 | 45000 | 0 | Car had same symptoms as last two visits. Stability control light came on, then check engine soon alarm then the engine power was reduced. I shut it off sat a bit, turned it back on and the Check Engine Soon light still lit but I could drive it to the d |
| Nov | 2008 | 58000 | 0 | Stability system alarm kept coming on, took to shop, said they reprogrammed computer, still does it now and then |
| Apr | 2009 | 62000 | 50 | Growling when putting on brake. something in abs brake system. Shop replaced right front hub assembly. Still growls now and then after the replacement. |
| Oct | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2007 | 32000 | 0 | Steering column makes creaking noise. Dealer replaced steering rack. Creaking/clicking noise in steering wheel. Cause: SIR COIL MODULE MAKING CLICKING SOUND. REPLACE SIR COIL & HARNESS |
| Mar | 2008 | 36000 | 0 | Dealer replaced headlight lens, due to peeling. While driving the check engine light comes on for 3 seconds and while car loses power. The engine dies, the gauges shut down for about 3 seconds then comes back to life. Luckily this has only happened during highway driving 60mph or faster. This is ... |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2008 | 59000 | 100 | Under warranty had right rear window motor and cable replaced. |
| Mar | 2008 | 61000 | 600 | Entire intake from the MAF to the intake manifold had to be replaced. Including the electronic throttle control assembly. They origanally thought that the volant intake had caused the issue. Upon further evaluation and inspection, they found it to be a .. |
| Jun | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2007 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 97000 | 512 | Car was at shop for oil change and tire rotation, Mechanic noticed leak from water pump. Pump replaced. |
| Jun | 2009 | 115000 | 810 | "Stability system engaged" warning on the DIC. this was causing the left front brake to inadvertly engage. After keeping the vehicle and driving it, the tech. was able to get a faulty reading from the steering position switch. Replaced switch. Told the tech. that i had noticed a small oil leak on the garage floor near the rear end. Replaced the rear differential pinion seal and flange. |
| Mar | 2013 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 43400 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 44640 | 0 | replace drivers side wiper arm,no cost on warranty |
| Oct | 2011 | 71280 | 12000 | throttle body and throttle sensor replaced and intake work transmission reprogramming |
| May | 2013 | 80600 | 200 | second time o2 sensor replaced |
| Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | First odometer entry | ||
| Nov | 2006 | 0 | Moisture leak to bezel surrounding rear licence plate-replaced by dealer at no charge | |
| Dec | 2006 | 18000 | 0 | Moisture leak around back up lamp lense seals |
| Jan | 2007 | 19000 | 0 | Rear drivetrain whine at 60+ mph. R&R rear differential |
| Jun | 2007 | 24000 | 0 | Small area of clearcoat finish peeled away from basecoat on rear bumper cover. Dealer r&r cover and refinished same. No charge-covered by Cadillac warranty |
| Aug | 2007 | 26000 | 0 | Right rocker panel trim loose-repaired-warranty |
| Apr | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 60000 | 0 | Engine light on for several weeks. No drivability problems. |
| Jul | 2011 | 66000 | 650 | Replaced steering rack and pinion |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 55000 | 55 | Driver side mirror fell off. What a drag. Had to purchase another at a glass shop for $45.00. Cadillac wanted $280.00. What a shit deal. |
| Dec | 2008 | 65000 | 600 | Back Brake Calipers needed replacement. Brake shoes wearing too quickly and sporadically. |
| Feb | 2009 | 69000 | 240 | #3 Cylinder Misfired and required replacing ignition coil on that cylinder. |
| Jun | 2009 | 77000 | 550 | Broken Strut , right side. Also had to replace control arm part was expesive $360. |
| Jul | 2009 | 78000 | 65 | Check Engine Light came on. Noticed faulty fuel cap , purchased and replaced. Reset Check Engine Light. Price paid for Dianostic Machine $65 Price for Fuel Cap $20. |
| Sep | 2010 | 95000 | 600 | Had another Cylinder Coil go out (?) Replaced plugs but still have check engine light on because of Throttle Body error. |
| Aug | 2011 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 43000 | 40 | Car indicated coolant was low 2nd time in 1 week, after being filled form the 1st warning. Shop did a visual inspection, and could not find a leak. They did not have equipment to do a pressure test. They suggested another shop to get test done. Had different shop look at coolant leak. They did pressure test and visual inspection after running car on lift several times. Never found leak, and test came back fine. There was coolant on our garage floor though. Suggested we monitor the problem. |
| Oct | 2009 | 45000 | 55 | Coolant leak again. Also radiator hoses were collapsed like they were sucked in. Shop determined it was a faulty radiator cap. Replaced the cap and problem is resolved. |
| Dec | 2009 | 45000 | 70 | engine would not run. It would start then immediately die. I checked all connections and hoses and found nothing wrong. The dealership found that the air intake was not attached correctly. Unmetered air was entering the engine causing it to die. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 51000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 67000 | 0 | Both tie rod ends in front suspension broke. |
| Mar | 2010 | 78000 | 0 | Water pump started leaking profusely. Dealer replaced. Also replaced rear axle seals. Replaced gas cap. |
| May | 2010 | 79000 | 0 | Oil sensor giving false readings. Parts on order. Broken door panel switch was ordered. Water in driver door. Drains in door cleaned. |
| Sep | 2010 | 82000 | 0 | Sensor previously ordered was installed. Switch previously ordered was installed. |
| Jun | 2011 | 91000 | 30 | Reattached vacuum hose that fell off of air box behind air filter. Replaced gas cap. Evap syst code cleared. |
| Oct | 2012 | 106000 | 966 | There was a hole in an evaporative emission return hose. The section of hose was replaced along with the cannister vent solenoid, cannister purge solenoid, and the battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 110000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 61000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 114000 | 0 | Serpentine belt tensioner pulley seized. The pulley sheared off and contacted the plastic timing belt cover. The timing belt sheared and then broke. Interference engine. Car needs engine. |
2004 Cadillac CTS 4-door
8-cylinder manual 2WD
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2006 | 43000 | 0 | Both Catalytic Converters on my CTS-V were bad (gutted, nothing left in them at all) and needed to be replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2006 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 67000 | 230 | Replaced rear brake pads and turned rotors |
| Jan | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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