2009 Cadillac Cts reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2009 Cadillac Cts — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 222
- 21 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 49 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 5 deaths
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,347
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+25
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2007-2011
-37
median 260 complaints in 736 records
Top component share
22%
Engine: 49 complaints
What owners report fails — 2009 Cadillac Cts
- ENGINE 49
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
- POWER TRAIN 22
- AIR BAGS 13
- STEERING 12
4 recalls on record for the 2009 Cadillac Cts
- 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 11V089000 · 2011 · SUSPENSION:REAR THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN CHANGES WITH VEHICLE HANDLING AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE
- NHTSA 10V414000 · 2010 · EQUIPMENT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT PASSENGER MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF LEG INJURY.
- NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
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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 2009 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 2009 Cadillac Cts reliable?
NHTSA has 222 consumer complaints on record for the 2009 Cadillac Cts and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (49 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2009 Cadillac Cts units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac Cts?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (49), electrical system (25), power train (22), air bags (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2009 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.