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Cadillac CTS

2013 only

94 classified complaints 2 recalls

2013 Cadillac CTS have 94 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 20,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac CTS report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2013 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 24 complaints

Median onset: 20,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 58,113 miles. 35.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 10 complaints

Median onset: 18,200 miles.

More common in older model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 8,346 miles. 66.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 5 complaints

Median onset: 16,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 52,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 3 complaints

Onset mileage not consistently reported.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 150 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2013 model year. See the full Cadillac CTS report for every year and full specs/safety data.