2008 Cadillac CTS engine problems
29 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Cadillac CTS, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Our vehicle was stationary in the driveway of our home. In the middle of the night the vehicle caught on fire and exploded multiple times. Fire report/investigation list cause as unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 cadillac cts. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal clinking noise coming from the engine. The sound usually occurred when the vehicle accelerated. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the technician diagnosed the vehicle and the "timing chain" message displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 34,053.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac CTS
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Fuel system 28 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints