Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Cadillac CTS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 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 #25V175000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V086000 Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 9 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: no reliable AI estimate
The 2017 Cadillac CTS has an average reliability rating due to limited available data, with 27 owner complaints and 2 recalls focusing on power steering issues. Powertrain, steering, and wheels issues are the most common complaint sources. The nature of complaints suggests potential concerns, yet not enough data is available for a definitive rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | No reliable estimate | common |
| Transmission | 50,000–80,000 miles | No reliable estimate | 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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Brake pad inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering stiffness or difficulty
- Unusual transmission noises
- Vibration at high speeds
- Decreased fuel efficiency
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Cadillac CTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.