2005 Cadillac Cts reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2005 Cadillac Cts — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 396
- 14 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 61 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 45 reported crashes · 48 injuries · 5 deaths · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,328
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+199
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2003-2007
+116
median 280 complaints in 857 records
Top component share
17%
Power Train: 66 complaints
What owners report fails — 2005 Cadillac Cts
- AIR BAGS 61
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 39
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33
- POWER TRAIN 27
- ENGINE 24
4 recalls on record for the 2005 Cadillac Cts
- NHTSA 14V542000 · 2015 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing
- NHTSA 14V394000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the
- NHTSA 10V644000 · 2011 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-I NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING THAT AIR BAG'S DEPLOYMENT MAY REDUCE
- NHTSA 10V105000 · 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCU
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2005 Cadillac Cts units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2005 Cadillac Cts reliable?
NHTSA has 396 consumer complaints on record for the 2005 Cadillac Cts and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (61 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2005 Cadillac Cts units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac Cts?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (61), power train:driveline:differential unit (39), electrical system (33), power train (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2005 Cadillac Cts?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.