Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2018 Cadillac CTS, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V0860002019-07-02

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Cadillac CTS, and 2017 Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Camaro, and Chevrolet Corvette vehicles. The electric power steering (EPS) assist system may fail.

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 8 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2018 Cadillac CTS. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System2

02Power Train,electrical System1

03Air Bags1

04Unknown Or Other1

05Power Train1

8 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac CTS Fuel Economy

17–25mpg combined

14-22city

21-30hwy

$1,800-$3,400/yr

The 2018 Cadillac CTS delivers 17 to 25 MPG combined across 6 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

CTS - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

22 city30 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

CTS - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

20 city30 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

CTS AWD - Automatic (S8)

24mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

21 city29 hwy~$2,400/yr5/10 Average

CTS AWD - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

19 city27 hwy~$2,000/yr4/10 Average

CTS - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$3,050/yr3/10 Poor

CTS-V - Automatic (S8)

17mpg

6.2L 8-cyl Supercharged · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city21 hwy~$3,400/yr3/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2018 Cadillac CTS

31States

31%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 31 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

7412%

TXTexas

6410%

ILIllinois

569%

GAGeorgia

356%

MIMichigan

345%

CACalifornia

305%

WAWashington

284%

PAPennsylvania

274%

OHOhio

234%

DCWashington DC

203%

MOMissouri

183%

INIndiana

163%

TNTennessee

152%

DEDelaware

142%

AZArizona

142%

KYKentucky

142%

NCNorth Carolina

142%

NJ12

OK12

NY10

MN9

VA9

WI9

CO9

NE6

RI5

NH5

OR5

MD4

ID4

NV4

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2018.

2018 Cadillac CTS Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2018 Cadillac CTS a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2018 Cadillac CTS. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2018 Cadillac CTS?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2018 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 2018 Cadillac CTS?

You'll get between 17 and 25 MPG combined from the 2018 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 2018 Cadillac CTS?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 8 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.