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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (78%)

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Chart based on 9 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

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

47000 mi keyless entry and one of the key fobs stopped working, even when using the key port inside the center console. After initial diagnosis as a bad key failed to resolve the issue, the vehicle was left with the dealer to investigate. came back stating that the key was bad, but ALSO the in-vehicle sensor for the keys had failed and need to be replaced as well. due to interesting issue where previous owner did not take receipt until 2013, the full bumper to bumper warranty was still effective until end of august 2017 and both items replaced at no cost 
25300 mi Window motor/regulator replaced. 
46000 mi Seat heater element replacement. 
104000 mi

US $150
Alternator replacement. 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

46500 mi replace battery due to weak cell 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

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

12800 mi Right front window sometimes doesn't work. They checked everything, found nothing wrong. 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe

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

17000 mi Window stopped giving space blocking door from closing 

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2012 Cadillac CTS 2dr Coupe

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

44000 mi Navigation screen not going up. 
62000 mi

US $100
Air conditioning blowing hot and cold air. 

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2012 Cadillac CTS Electrical Problems

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