2018 Cadillac CTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac CTS. The most-reported areas: Power Train (3), Electrical System (3), Air Bags (1).
Key takeaways
- 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 13% |
| Engine | 1 | 13% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Cadillac CTS 4 DR RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-01-27
THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.
Electrical System - filed 2025-12-23
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? From 2018. The uauto start/stop system has failed 3 times. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? These components failing subjects the driver and surroundings to a stalled car that may not start again....
Air Bags - filed 2025-04-17
The airbag system failed to deploy during a single-vehicle accident in which the car left the service road and struck a tree. The vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. The driver lost consciousness or experienced disorientation and was unable to recall the events leading up to or immediately following the ac...
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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.