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2005 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Cadillac CTS has 17 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Powertrain
71
Airbags
62
Electrical
32
Engine
25
Brakes
24
Suspension
17
Steering
15
Other
7
Fuel System
6
Lights
5
Tires
5
Structure
4
Visibility
4

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 23, 2018SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSPER REPORT TJE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND AORBAG RECALL. WHEN I PURCHASED VEHICLE, INFORMATION WAS WARRA...
Jun 1, 2017SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESNOT DRIVABLE
Jun 20, 2016SUSPENSIONTHIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT RE MOTOR MOUNT ( REFERENCE NO. 10732081). 6/23/2015 REPLACED LEFT SIDE ...
Jun 23, 2015SUSPENSIONLEFT FRONT MOTOR MOUNT FAILED 6/2015. I TOOK IT TO REPAIR FACILITY FOR A CLUNKING WHEN SHIFTING. DIA...
Jun 1, 2015SUSPENSION,ENGINECAR WAS BUCKING . ANALYSIS FOUND BROKEN MOTOR MOUNT
Jun 2, 2014SUSPENSION,WHEELSTHE BACK REAR IS MAKING A LOUD NOISING, LIKE THERE ARE BIG TIRES ON THE CAR. THE MECHANIC SAID ITS T...
Aug 1, 2010SUSPENSIONTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEH...
Nov 9, 2009SUSPENSIONDEFECTIVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL PINION BUSHING RESULTING IN A AUDIBLE "CLUNK" WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. THE A...
Oct 1, 2008SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2005 CADILLAC CTS AND HAVE TAKEN INTO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP FOR REAR END LOSS OF CONTROL...
Feb 27, 2008SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC CTS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED...
Dec 24, 2005SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,TIRESEXCESSIVE WHEEL HOP FREQUENTLY UNDER MILD TO HEAVY ACCELERATION EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR, TIRES NEED TO...
Dec 20, 2005SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINWHEN DRIVING IN RAIN / POOR WEATHER, THE CAR DURING TAKE-OFF VIOLENTLY SHAKES WHEN THE REAR WHEELS S...
Nov 20, 2005SUSPENSION,POWER TRAINWITH ONLY ABOUT 3370 MILES ON A BRAND NEW CAR, MY REAR DIFFERENTIAL INTERNALS WERE DESTROYED AND THE...
Jun 14, 2005SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENTEVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: NO ABUSE, NO TIRE BURNING. VEHICLE USED FOR COMMUTING AND JOB RELATED PUR...
Jun 5, 2005SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPURCHASED 2005 CADILLAC CTS MAY 30, 2005. AT FIRST NEW OWNER CHECK UP I COMPLAINED OF A KNOCKING NOI...
Apr 11, 2005SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT4/11/05 - 8,367 MILES - 1 DAY OUT OF SERVICE REAR END FAILURE 4/28/05 - 9,664 MILES - 5 DAYS OUT O...
Apr 6, 2005SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHEREXCESSIVE WHEEL HOP OCCURS FREQUENTLY UNDER MILD TO HEAVY ACCELERATION. IN WET CONDITIONS, IT HAPPEN...

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