2005 Cadillac CTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac CTS. The most-reported areas: Power Train (82), Air Bags (75), Electrical System (41).
Key takeaways
- 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 25 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 31 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 82 | 29% |
| Air Bags | 75 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 41 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 34 | 12% |
| Engine | 24 | 8% |
| Suspension | 18 | 6% |
| Steering | 15 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 | 5% |
| Hydraulic | 11 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 4% |
| Tires | 11 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 10 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2025-11-19
Steering wheel turns but no steering at wheels ,steering wheel just spins
Air Bags - filed 2024-11-08
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that failure was intermittent at first but became persistent. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed passenger occupant...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2023-11-06
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel with an abnormal hissing sound while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where brake fluid was added to the reserv...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.