2008 Cadillac CTS

$1,675
from
40
listings
$2K–$13K
price range
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Low$1,675
High$12,500
From$1,675
Avg Mileage117,500 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 40 active dealer listings as of

2008 Cadillac CTS Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,675
$2K–$13K
40 listings117,500 avg miles
Luxury
From$1,700
336 listings|$2K–$62K
Performance
From$3,900
80 listings|$4K–$23K
Premium
From$3,040
66 listings|$3K–$20K
Premium Luxury
From$13,995
8 listings|$14K–$27K
V
From$8,250
165 listings|$8K–$99K
Vsport
From$8,800
14 listings|$9K–$25K
Vsport Premium
From$9,999
9 listings|$10K–$30K
Vsport Premium Luxury
From$5,900
6 listings|$6K–$34K

2008 Cadillac CTS Pricing

Price Trend

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Cadillac CTS Safety & Reliability

Elevated

With 1 recalls and 174 complaints, the 2008 Cadillac CTS rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
174
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
14V3940002014-02-07
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Cadillac CTS's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 174 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System19
02Fuel/propulsion System16
03Vehicle Speed Control11
04Engine9
05Structure8
174 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac CTS Fuel Economy

19–21mpg combined
·
16-17city
·
25-26hwy
·
$2,200-$2,300/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Cadillac CTS ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
CTS - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS AWD - Automatic (S6)
20mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city25 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Cadillac CTS

31States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

Buying a 2008 Cadillac CTS?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2008 Cadillac CTS a good car to buy?

The 2008 Cadillac CTS has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Cadillac CTS?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2008 Cadillac CTS. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Cadillac CTS?

Fuel economy ranges from 19 to 21 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $263 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Cadillac CTS?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2008 Cadillac CTS, based on 174 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2008 compare to other Cadillac CTS years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Cadillac CTS model years. Visit the Cadillac CTS buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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