2014 Cadillac CTS drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 85 complaints for the 2014 Cadillac CTS, 43% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 85 43% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 77,000 miles 38 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 38 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
The rear differential locked while driving at 45MPH on a straight, four lane road. It made a loud thump and felt as if the brakes were slammed on. The car pull hard left and the rear tires were smoking. Managed to get the car back to the right and stopped after hitting the curb. Fortunately no other vehicles were involved. The elsd is on backorder and will not be available for 90 days.
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an extremely loud bang, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway and observed smoke coming from the rear axle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rear axle differential. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2014 Cadillac CTS
- Suspension 17 complaints