2005 Cadillac CTS engine problems
37 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2005 Cadillac CTS, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
2005 cadillac cts. Letter sent from an attorney on behalf of the consumers in reference to an accident relating to a potential defect in vehicle *tgw while driving, the vehicle began to smoke. When the consumer opened the hood he suffered serious burns which left him permanently disfigured. The vehicle was totaled.
Dt*: the contact stated there are several things wrong with the vehicle. The check coolant light and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The dealership determined the radiator was damage and attempted to repair the radiator four times. The first three repairs performed by the dealer in an attempt to repair the radiator were unavailable. The fourth time, the dealership determined the problem was with the water pump and the water pump was replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS
- Drivetrain & axles 84 complaints
- Air bags 75 complaints
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Brakes 36 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints