2012 Cadillac CTS

$1,000
from
101
listings
$1K–$83K
price range
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Low$1,000
High$82,900
From$1,000
Avg Mileage92,822 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 101 active dealer listings as of

2012 Cadillac CTS Trims

All Trims Combined
From$1,000
$1K–$83K
101 listings92,822 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

2012 Cadillac CTS Pricing

Price Trend

+74.7%
$855$2K$2K$3K$4KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$1,572
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

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Cadillac CTS Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 67 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
67
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
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.

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11V5360002011-02-11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 26, 2011. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER VACUUM BRAKE BOOST PUSHROD RETENTION NUT MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. IF THE NUT IS NOT TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION, THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE PUSHROD TO SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF ABILITY TO BRAKE AND a vehicle CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 67 owners have filed complaints about the 2012 Cadillac CTS. EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Exterior Lighting9
02Electrical System9
03Air Bags5
04Unknown Or Other5
05Service Brakes4
67 total across 1 model years (2012–2012)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac CTS Fuel Economy

14–21mpg combined
·
12-18city
·
18-27hwy
·
$2,100-$4,150/yr

Across 13 configurations, the 2012 Cadillac CTS returns 14–21 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
CTS - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$2,100/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS - Manual 6-spd
16mpg
6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon - Manual 6-spd
16mpg
6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS - Automatic (S6)
14mpg
6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city18 hwy~$4,150/yr-1/10 Poor
CTS Wagon - Automatic (S6)
14mpg
6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive
12 city18 hwy~$4,150/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2012 Cadillac CTS

31States

12% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 31 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2012.

2012 Cadillac CTS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2012 Cadillac CTS a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2012 Cadillac CTS. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Cadillac CTS?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Cadillac CTS. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2012 Cadillac CTS?

You'll get between 14 and 21 MPG combined from the 2012 Cadillac CTS, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2012 Cadillac CTS?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 67 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2012 compare to other Cadillac CTS years?

The 2012 sits at a specific point in the Cadillac CTS lifecycle. The model overview compares all years side by side.

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