Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Cadillac CT4
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V148000 Transmission Damage May Cause Wheel Lock-Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V611000 Roof Rail Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V421000 Air Bag Light May Not Indicate Malfunction NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$6,700AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Cadillac CT4 has an average reliability due to transmission recalls and relatively few complaints. However, potential airbag and lighting software issues are of concern.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 20,000–40,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| airbags | 10,000–25,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| lighting system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- coolant flushes
- spark plug replacement
- belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- transmission slipping
- malfunctioning airbag light
- DRL remaining active
- engine stalling
- odd steering behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Cadillac CT4 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.