repaired · 2020 Q1
Front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Risk. In cold ambient temperatures, the seat heaters in these vehicles can turn on automatically when the vehicle is remotely started.
2014 Cadillac CTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 146 owner complaints about the 2014 Cadillac CTS, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-394 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Cadillac CTS has problems
146 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
84Power train1 crash/fire/injury
17Suspension
13Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
13Steering1 crash/fire/injury
9Engine
6Wheels
5Seats
5Tires
4Exterior lighting
2915 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 84 | 1 |
| Suspension | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 1 |
| Steering | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Wheels | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| Tires | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 29 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2014 Cadillac CTS 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.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Seats
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2015 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. If the transmission shift cable detaches while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle…
repaired · 2015 Q4
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. An inoperative windshield wiper system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
78kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 power train complaints. 86% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles32under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other CTS 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Cadillac CTS safety ratings
2014 Cadillac CTS 2 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What CTS owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On April 30,2026 I was pulling into a parking space and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park with my foot the brake and the gear shifter wouldn't go in to park. The tow truck driver who finally responded was able to lift the rear…
My 2014 Cadillac CTS has been making what sounded like road noise. After another person road in my car that was not in it daily like I was, they told me how loud it really was. After further investigation, my rear differential has gone out at only 80,000 miles. It’s impossible to drive due to the…
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac CTS. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V038000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the recall remedy could not be performed because the…
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