2005 Cadillac CTS vs 2005 Nissan Maxima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Cadillac CTS | 2005 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 277 | 948 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 626 | 94 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,376 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 82 | 777 |
| Engine | 24 | 61 |
| Air Bags | 74 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 38 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 13 |
| Steering | 15 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 28 | 0 |
| Stalling | 17 | 68 |
| Clunking / rattling | 15 | 50 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 18 |
| Oil consumption | 5 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 187 |
2005 Cadillac CTS
2005 Nissan Maxima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.