2009 Cadillac CTS problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints about the 2009 Cadillac CTS with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 22.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13.1%.
Complaints222
Crashes18
Fires0
Injuries12
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Engine 22.1% · 49
Power train 13.1% · 29
Electrical system 11.7% · 26
Air bags 5.9% · 13
Steering 5.4% · 12
Vehicle speed control 5.0% · 11
Suspension 5.0% · 11
Unknown or other 4.5% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 12 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Cadillac CTS in this data, 2009 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2003 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 16 in the last three years against 36 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 61,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the check engine code needed to be reset and the timing chain possibly needed to be replaced. The check engine warning light was reset, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000. Engine · reported at 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000. Engine · reported at 71,000 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. While driving various speeds, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed prematurely. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 03/11/16*lj Engine · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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