Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 7 | 4.5× | — | Transmission | Average |
| 2005 | 7 | −64% | 1 | Suspension | Few |
| 2004 | 5 | −64% | 1 | Brake | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median CTS-V year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Cadillac CTS-V problems
Latest Cadillac CTS-V recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Cadillac CTS-V should you avoid?
None of the Cadillac CTS-V years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Cadillac CTS-V?
2004 has the fewest complaints compared with other CTS-V years at the same age, followed by 2005. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Cadillac CTS-V problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (4), suspension (4) and electrical system (3). Brake complaints peak in the 2004 model year.
How many recalls has the Cadillac CTS-V had?
1 recall across 2004–2011. The model year with the most is 2004.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.