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2012 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has 3 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Cadillac CTS

Lights
9
Electrical
9
Other
7
Airbags
6
Brakes
6
Suspension
5
Speed Control
5
Steering
4
Powertrain
4
Engine
3
Structure
3

3

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2020ENGINETHE CAR BEGAN CUTTING OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN STOPPING. THE MECHANIC TOLD US THE TIMING CHAIN WAS FAUL...
Jul 17, 2014ENGINETHE CAR IGNITION SWITCH WOULD SOMETIMES AUTOMATIC CUT OFF BY ITSELF. I HAVE NOTIFIED THIS CADILLAC D...
Apr 5, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGI...

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