2014 Cadillac Cts Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Cts.

20132015
Complaints
192
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2014 Cadillac Cts Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#174 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:73,700 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:48,188 mi
#312 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:33,503 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Cadillac Cts.

Transmission / Drivetrain
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
73,700
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,188
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
33,503
Steering Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
43,942
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,611
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,300
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,400
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,209
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Other:Labels
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Cadillac Cts

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~947,484 vehicles.

18V595000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~52,867 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS vehicles, equipped with heated front seats. The flexible heating mats in the front seats may be damaged over time, resulting in the seat heaters producing excessive heat.

14V614000Electrical System
~106,307 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.

14V446000Seats
~124,007 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V394000Electrical System:ignition
~554,328 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V338000Automatic Transmission
~90,750 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS vehicles manufactured April 23, 2012, to March 20, 2014, and 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, to March 20, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from either the bracket on the transmission shifter or the bracket on the transmission.

14V253000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor · Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring
~19,225 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured June 10, 2013, through February 26, 2014. If the vehicle is turned off with wiper functionality left on and the wipers then become restricted, such as when covered in ice or snow, and the vehicle's battery goes dead and needs to be jump started, upon being jump started, the wipers will be inoperative.

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2014 Cadillac Cts — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Cadillac Cts reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2014 Cadillac Cts has 192 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 74 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Cts?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (74 complaints, avg 73,700 mi); Suspension Failures (14 complaints, avg 48,188 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 33,503 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Cadillac Cts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,509 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Cadillac Cts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Cts include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 947,484 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Cadillac Cts?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Cts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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