Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Cadillac CTS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 31 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V329000 Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V175000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V086000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V595000 Damaged Seat Heaters Can Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Steering 4 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Of the 31 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Cadillac CTS has a moderate number of complaints and several recall campaigns, indicating potential reliability concerns. The most frequent issues relate to electrical systems, power trains, and steering. However, given the limited volume of complaints for each issue, the overall reliability is considered average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | 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 changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake inspections
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering heaviness
- Engine warning lights
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Excessive seat heating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Cadillac CTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.