2014 Cadillac Cts reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2014 Cadillac Cts — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 196
- 82 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 75 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 6
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 8 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,617
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
-1
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2012-2016
-108
median 304 complaints in 626 records
Top component share
38%
Power Train: 75 complaints
What owners report fails — 2014 Cadillac Cts
- POWER TRAIN 75
- SUSPENSION 14
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13
- STEERING 13
6 recalls on record for the 2014 Cadillac Cts
- NHTSA 18V595000 · 2018 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely
- NHTSA 14V338000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not matc
- NHTSA 14V446000 · 2014 · SEATS A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
- NHTSA 14V253000 · 2014 · VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V614000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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 2014 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 2014 Cadillac Cts reliable?
NHTSA has 196 consumer complaints on record for the 2014 Cadillac Cts and 6 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (75 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2014 Cadillac Cts units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Cts?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (75), suspension (14), electrical system (13), unknown or other (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2014 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.