Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Cadillac CTS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 73 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V614000 Contamination of the Chassis Electronic Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V394000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Air Bags 11 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
Of the 73 complaints on file, 10 report a crash; across all 73 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Cadillac CTS has an average overall reliability rating, with 73 complaints and 2 recalls. Issues are primarily centered around electrical systems and the powertrain. However, given the relative number of complaints and limited recall data, there's insufficient evidence to classify this model as having widespread severe issues. These concerns should be monitored, as they may increase cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
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 change
- Brake pad and fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering dashboard lights
- Transmission slipping
- Delayed gear engagement
- Airbag warning light
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Cadillac CTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.