2008 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2008

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2008 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (3%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (27%)

Other (8%)

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2008 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1000 mi Steering wheel vibration and steering wheel has play to right of center. 

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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

63200 mi

US $488
My right front tie rod broke. Snapped in the middle. Fortunately, occurred in parking lot and not on Expressway. 
61200 mi

US $500
Grinding/humming sound from front right wheel area. Dealer replaced faulty wheel bearing 
62000 mi

US $650
Another wheel bearing replaced 

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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

304-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

15000 mi Clunk noise from rear of vehicle on bumps-replace rear strut bushings per TSB08-03-09-002 

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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

52000 mi Front hub bearings replaced 
99800 mi Replaced front wheel hubs and bearings 
112600 mi

US $400
Left rear wheel hub 

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2008 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

61000 mi

US $150
Hit a bump, broke the magnetic ring off back of LF wheel bearing which turned off the ABS, AWD, Traction Control and lit up the dash. R&R wheel bearing solved problem. 
45300 mi wheel bearing 
54560 mi

C $100
Replaced steering knuckle. 

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2008 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

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