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2012 Cadillac CTS

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 12% of complaints. After that come lighting (12%) and brakes (11%).

At a glance

Complaints
81 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Electrical system 12% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
14 to 21 MPG combined
Safety rating
5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 12% of complaints. After that come lighting (12%) and brakes (11%).

  • Electrical system 12%
  • Lighting 12%
  • Brakes 11%
  • Suspension 9%
  • Air bags 7%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Recalls

The 2012 Cadillac CTS is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 13 versions of the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Combined fuel economy ranges from 14 to 21 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 27 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Cadillac CTS earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

Other model years of the CTS