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Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback Reliability by Model Generation

Results are for year ending June 30, 2018. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Year and Model % of Average Repair Frequency  
2018 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2018 Subaru Outback
5.4285714285714% Best 47% Worst
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2015 - 2017 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2015 - 2017 Subaru Outback
21.428571428571% Best 75% Worst
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2013 - 2014 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2013 - 2014 Subaru Outback
29.428571428571% Best 89% Worst
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2008 - 2013 Cadillac CTS Reliability by Generation2008 - 2013 Cadillac CTS
69.428571428571% Best 159% Worst
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2010 - 2012 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2010 - 2012 Subaru Outback
40.285714285714% Best 108% Worst
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2005 - 2009 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2005 - 2009 Subaru Outback
62% Best 146% Worst
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2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback Reliability by Generation2000 - 2004 Subaru Outback
55.714285714286% Best 135% Worst
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Better than the germans. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Needed very little in the first 40k other then just oil and filters. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
This car has been very reliable. I have never had any problems with it - none at all. It is still even on its original brake pads and rotors! Cadillac builds quality and reliability. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review
Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Replaced water pump, rt front strut and upper strut mount at 24,000 miles. Car always idled rough. full 2006 Cadillac CTS review
2004 4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Rear end failures started popping up early on this model. I knew it when I bought it, so I nver do hard launches off the line. You are a begging for a blown rear end if you do. FACT: GM knowingly under-engineered the materials for the torque output. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Look up any CTS owner sites and you will see a large amount of problems for every uear of this car.The name Cadillac does not indicate aquality car today. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability And Durability of the Cadillac CTS

Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Better than the germans. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2004 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Needed very little in the first 40k other then just oil and filters. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
This car has been very reliable. I have never had any problems with it - none at all. It is still even on its original brake pads and rotors! Cadillac builds quality and reliability. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review
Cadillac CTS Reliability And Durability: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 255-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Replaced water pump, rt front strut and upper strut mount at 24,000 miles. Car always idled rough. full 2006 Cadillac CTS review
2004 4dr Sedan 400-horsepower 5.7L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Rear end failures started popping up early on this model. I knew it when I bought it, so I nver do hard launches off the line. You are a begging for a blown rear end if you do. FACT: GM knowingly under-engineered the materials for the torque output. full 2004 Cadillac CTS review
2003 4dr Sedan 220-horsepower 3.2L V6
5-speed automatic RWD
Look up any CTS owner sites and you will see a large amount of problems for every uear of this car.The name Cadillac does not indicate aquality car today. full 2003 Cadillac CTS review