2012 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2012

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2012 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (14%)

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2012 Cadillac CTS body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (100%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

50000 mi Headlights full of condensation and tail lights pulling from body 
55000 mi Condensation in headlight 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Wagon

supercharged 556hp 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD

25800 mi The rear tail light adhesive which held the assembly onto the body of the car came loose. 
33000 mi Driver's seat creaked when cornering. 
26400 mi Driver side tail light tip separating from the body. The design has a tab along the back that anchors the tip to the car body. The tab broke causing the tip to start to separate away from the body. This is a known issue. 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

30000 mi Water in truck lid. Third brake light replaced under warranty. Note: First fix was on license plate holes required extra sealant. (bulletin ) 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

12800 mi Fixed light rust on inside of right fender and bottom of left door. 
33 mi HEADLIGHT, FOG INSIDE, WATER 
21000 mi Squeak in sunroof. Cleaned/lubricated seal, problem solved. 

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2012 Cadillac CTS Body Problems

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