2009 Cadillac CTS drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 27 complaints for the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 59,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 59,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly rolled backwards out of the driveway and crashed into a fire hydrant and a tree. Both the driver and passenger doors were bent. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The dealer was suing the contact for the remaining balance owed for the vehicle.
Takara recall for timing chain on 2009 cadillac cts. Took to dealer and they wont cover it. Car was stationary when the light came on.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac CTS
- Engine 50 complaints
- Electrical system 26 complaints