Menu

2005 Cadillac CTS-VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-225 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints70 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage78kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2005 Cadillac CTS-V has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension20
Wheels20
Electrical system20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Electronic stability control (ESC)10
Air bags10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2005 Cadillac CTS-V recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

45%repaired · 2016 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-225 · Apr 15, 2015 · 4,907 vehicles · 2,206 repaired

Risk. Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

2005 vs. every other CTS-V year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CTS-V median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'10'11'12'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CTS-V owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

LEFT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED 6/2015. I TOOK IT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR A CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING. DIAGNOSIS WAS BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT WHEN FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE MOUNT. REFER TO COMPLAINT # 10882088 FOR FAILURE IN 6/2016 OF THE RIGHT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT. COST TOTAL $1006.63
Complaint 10882108 · Jul 1, 2016 · 72,000 miles
THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RE MOTOR MOUNT ( REFERENCE NO. 10732081). 6/23/2015 REPLACED LEFT SIDE MOTOR MOUNT DUE TO CLUNKING ON ACCELERATION. ON 6/28/2016 I TOOK THE CAR TO THE REPAIR FACILITY FOR THE CLUNKING, NOT THINKING IT COULD POSSIBLY BE A MOTOR MOUNT PROBLEM AGAIN. I HAVE SPENT $1006.63…
Complaint 10882088 · Jul 1, 2016 · 83,000 miles

Own a 2005 CTS-V?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.