MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Cadillac CT5 Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 89 total NHTSA owner complaints and 11 federal recall campaigns for the Cadillac CT5.
Best CT5 Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All CT5 Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CT5 | 8.9 / 10 | 7(1.6/10k) | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 CT5 | 7 / 10 | 2(0.4/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 CT5 | 6.1 / 10 | 11(2.4/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 CT5 | 8.4 / 10 | 10(2.2/10k) | 2 | Low Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 CT5 | 5.6 / 10 | 21(4.7/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 CT5 | 6.2 / 10 | 38(8.4/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 CT5 | 9.5 / 10 | 00 | 0 | Low Risk | Audit 2014 |