2011 Cadillac CTS drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 23 complaints for the 2011 Cadillac CTS, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated while shifting gears it seized in reverse. The vehicle approached speeds up to 80 MPH and only stopped after he crashed into a home. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle made a loud clanking noise in the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that a new drive shaft and pinion slang needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,602.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Cadillac CTS
- Air bags 23 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints