Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (29.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Engine complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 · 29.3% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 25 · 15% | Recalled | Recall 14V394000 · Recall 10V240000 |
| Power Train | 22 · 13.2% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 13 · 7.8% | Recalled | Recall 08V582000 |
| Steering | 12 · 7.2% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 167 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V394000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V089000 · 2011 · reported 02/11/2011
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE SUDDEN CHANGES WITH VEHICLE HANDLING AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V582000 · 2008 · reported 11/05/2008
IN A VEHICLE CRASH, IF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED, INCREASED PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V240000 · 2010 · reported 06/04/2010
IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V414000 · 2010 · reported 09/13/2010
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE FRONT PASSENGER MAY BE AT AN INCREASED RISK OF LEG INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE TIMING CHAIN FAILED. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE AND…”NHTSA complaint 11039179 — filed 10/24/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CURRENTLY REMAINS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 11013425 — filed 08/07/2017 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO…”NHTSA complaint 10979127 — filed 04/18/2017 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 49 of 167 NHTSA complaints (29.3%), followed by electrical system (25), power train (22), air bags (13). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
167 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 10 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. 3 deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V394000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
