2016 Cadillac Cts Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Cadillac Cts.

20152017
Complaints
47
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2016 Cadillac Cts Problems

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

#110 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:20,010 mi
Fires:1
#29 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:48,367 mi
#34 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Cadillac Cts.

Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,010
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,367
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door:Handle:Interior
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2016 Cadillac Cts

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~80,573 vehicles.

25V175000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~934 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, 2017-2018 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist may fail.

19V086000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~26,772 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

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.

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2016 Cadillac Cts — FAQ

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

Is the 2016 Cadillac Cts reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2016 Cadillac Cts has 47 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Cadillac Cts?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 20,010 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (9 complaints, avg 48,367 mi); Engine Problems (4 complaints). 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 2016 Cadillac Cts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,442 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2016 Cadillac Cts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2016 Cadillac Cts include 0 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 1 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 2016 Cadillac Cts have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 80,573 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 2016 Cadillac Cts?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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