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Cadillac CTS by year

The CTS is a wagon sold from 2003–2019 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl and 6.0L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 61 recalls and 2,218 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1015202530200320082013201820192003: 19 MPG combined2004: 17–19 MPG combined2005: 16–19 MPG combined2006: 17–19 MPG combined2007: 16–19 MPG combined2008: 19–21 MPG combined2009: 19–21 MPG combined2010: 14–22 MPG combined2011: 14–21 MPG combined2012: 14–21 MPG combined2013: 14–21 MPG combined2014: 14–23 MPG combined2015: 14–24 MPG combined2016: 17–25 MPG combined2017: 17–25 MPG combined2018: 17–25 MPG combined2019: 16–25 MPG combined25 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2003 CTS3.2L 6-cyl194313
2004 CTS3.2L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl17–196224
2005 CTS2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl16–196277
2006 CTS2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl17–196269
2007 CTS2.8L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl16–196217
2008 CTS3.6L 6-cyl19–212175
2009 CTS3.6L 6-cyl19–215167
2010 CTS3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl14–22367
2011 CTS3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl14–212101
2012 CTS3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl14–21265
2013 CTS3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl14–21273
2014 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl…14–236146
2015 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl14–24348
2016 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl17–25431
2017 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl17–25227
2018 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl17–2528
2019 CTS2.0L 4-cyl, 3.6L 6-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl16–25010

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Cadillac CTS problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your CTS, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System355
  • Air Bags307
  • Power Train279
  • Engine230
  • Service Brakes154
  • Steering93

Selling a Cadillac CTS: questions

How much is a junk Cadillac CTS worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete CTSs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Cadillac CTSs that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2003–2019), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Cadillac CTS year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2003 CTS (313). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and power train.

Which Cadillac CTS year has the most recalls?

The 2004 CTS has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 6. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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