2011 Cadillac CTS electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2011 Cadillac CTS — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 86,140 and at the time of…”
filed May 28, 2025
“Water leaking in car like raining in car. The car radio and air conditioner panel wouldn’t turn off . It was draining batter after car would be turned off. Then after that water continues to leak. Took out fuse to stop from draining battery but had to buy new battery. Water continues to leak…”
filed Oct 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V394000 · Jul 2, 2014
Electrical System problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 2 | 8% |
| 2016 CTS | 10 | 32% |
| 2015 CTS | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 26 | 36% |
| 2012 CTS | 10 | 15% |
| 2010 CTS | 16 | 24% |
| 2009 CTS | 26 | 16% |
| 2008 CTS | 39 | 22% |
| 2007 CTS | 41 | 19% |
| 2006 CTS | 43 | 16% |
| 2005 CTS | 39 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.