2014 Cadillac CTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Cadillac CTS. The most-reported areas: Power Train (84), Suspension (17), Steering (13).
Key takeaways
- 146 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 84 | 58% |
| Suspension | 17 | 12% |
| Steering | 13 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 9% |
| Engine | 9 | 6% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
| Seats | 5 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2014 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-08-19
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the rear axle, rear differential, and another undisclosed warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufactur...
Engine - filed 2026-08-17
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Caution - Pull Over Immediately - Turn off Engine and Wait to Restart Vehicle" was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and followed the instructions, and the vehicle returned to norma...
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-06-04
I have taken my vehicle or rather had my vehicle towed back to my dealership on three different occasions for repair of a Shift Cable Replacement I can have a very bad accident in my vehicle or lose my life or injure someone else the first time I didn't understand why my vehicle shutdown while I was driving on a very ...
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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.