2005 Cadillac CTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -18 City / 27 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

210 -255

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Woody M

I got a great deal on it. It rides so smooth. It is true comfort.

It is powerful. It is luxurious. It has a smooth ride. It has a great sound system.

Ashley R

Cadillac situations with everything bad.

Sometimes it does have problems like with the transmission. Plus it is very expensive on any thing you do to it. I have spent a lot of money on it already. I would love to have a car that is as maintenance free as it can possibly be. That would be very helpful in the long run and saves me money.

Courtney A

Getting your vehicle serviced regularly.

The only issues I have been having include computer difficulties. I do not know very much about cars but my husband always works on it without any problems. He recently replaced the starter, coil packs and a few other minor problems and it has helped my car to run in immaculate condition. The most important thing to remember is to keep the maintenance up on your vehicles, get them serviced regularly and that will help with the longevity of your vehicle.

Edna W

The most important thing others should know about my car that it is dependable.

I love my Cadillac the ride is so smooth I like my Cadillac. My Cadillac has a sunroof top that I can open for fresh air without opening my car windows. My Cadillac also has electric seats and electric windows. My Cadillac has a seat heater in the driver's seat and the passenger's seat which can be control individually which I like very much.

Victor L

I really like the sport feature on the car.

I really love this car. It handles great in any type of weather. No major problems with the car just regular maintenance.

Harley H

Family car that is so much fun to drive.

Timeless design. The vehicle does not age. Have only had issues with tires and have had two alignments. Leather interior is easy to clean. The Cadillac is a heavy vehicle and you will feel secure in it. Easily maneuverable on curvy roads without a lot of body lean. Not very good on gas especially if you like to put the pedal to the floor. Would definitely recommend buying it new.

Kate P

Reliable Cadillac that has rarely has problems.

I have owned this car for over two years and I have had probably 1 minor problem. My front right blinker just burned out recently. The car is smooth and has a perfect size engine. The car may be small but it is very roomy for traveling. The car never has problems and is very reliable.

Alfred M

It's A very quick accelerating vehicle that handles perfect for me.

My caddy is a great vehicle. It's dependable and is good on gas. I love the quick pick up that it has, plus I love my power sunroof

Negative Owner Reviews

Diana M

Comfortable driving a Cadillac.

Not good to drive in bad weather, parts started to go and I had under 100, 000 miles and very expensive to fix. The car was a birthday gift, it was used and after 3 months it needed a new motor was bought from feders Acura in Middletown, they wouldn't help me, we bought a lemon.

Phoebe S

Its very janky, and I dislike it very much.

My vehicle drinks a lot of gas. It also has fuel injector issues. Power steering is not that great compared to my other cars.

Jaci M

Major transmission problems, look up the make and model of your car because it's known for that. Be aware.

I loved the body style and it's nice and sleek, inside of car is very nice but, I've had major problems like steering wheel and my transmission has went out and they are known for that I guess.

butch

Stereo

My problem is, the stereo doesn't save the preset EQ seeings, or the seat settings, I also have a misfire in cylinder 2

Megan W

The Cadillac cts is a very reliable and uniquely designed vehicle.

The car performs very well and hardly ever needs fixing. It is a little outdated. The heated seating feature is great. The buttons on the wheel are very handy.

Danielle E

That it lasts a long time.

I like that it steers smooth. I really like that the gas mileage isn't to bad. I dislike the size of the vehicle though.

Lisa T

The heated seats are great.

Love the heated seats. The 2 back doors won't shut sometimes in the winter for some reason. We have problems with the air bag and some strange noises coming from the dashboard. The parts for this car are expensive. The only reason we bought it was because we got a good deal. Other than these problems it is a smooth ride.

Courtney C

Luxurious, smooth Cadillac

The computer is out which is a common problem with this vehicle and makes it frustrating to drive. Other than that it drives really smooth and the cost to fix parts isn't as expensive as I thought it would be for a luxury car. However it isn't as good as on gas as I expected it to be. It's about the same if not worse than my SUV.

Cadillac CTS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

4dr Sdn 2.8L

210 HP 22-23 MPG 5 Seats

4dr Sdn 3.6L

255 HP 22-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2005 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

4.06

34 Reviews

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5 stars

41%

4 stars

35%

3 stars

15%

2 stars

1 star

Andrea P on June 20, 2021

They call it a luxury car for a reason, even with age it's the best

My car has a misfire in cylinder 2, and in order to get to the cylinder you have to break the head gasket... So in order to fix one problem you have to create another. Other than that, my car has high miles and you wouldn't even be able to tell. It's beautiful and comfortable and I love it. I don't have all fancy features but that's because of the year, I just may be a Cadillac owner for life.

David Z on March 11, 2021

The air conditioner works well plus has a great stereo system installed

I really like the head space and the trunk space it also has good acceleration from stop to go also the onstar is great

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Pros from Owners

Eric C.

This is a very dependable vehicle. Gets the looks from others. High performance. Very good on gas. Convenient features. Comfortable with lots of interior space for driver and passenger. Would be great on road trips.

Erika N.

It is a very comfortable car to drive long distances in. I enjoy the luxury items that come with the car such as a DVD player in the back. I appreciate the fact that the seats and windows are all electric instead of manual. I also enjoy how you have the option to set the temperature in the car to whatever you would like just as in a house.

Cons from Owners

Eric C.

It's very expensive to fix. Parts are expensive and labor is a nightmare. Also you must use premium fuel and only mobile one full synthetic oil which can get pricey also. Its rear wheel drive so it's not practical in poor weather conditions.

Erika N.

As much as I love my car there are a few things I dislike about it. I wish there was an aux outlet or Bluetooth in the car itself so I would not have to just listen to the radio all the time. I also would like if the passenger side had an electric seat just like the driver side does.

Ranks #11 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Cadillac CTS has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Cadillac CTS has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #4 of 19 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

It is a very good car. I enjoy driving it and will often volunteer to drive whenever friends and I go out.

Brandon F.

A great vehicle. It has a smooth ride and a good look. The features in the inside are a little dated but modern enough to roll with.

Jacqueline J.

Yes for it being 14 years old it is in pretty good condition. It has some minor issues but that is to be expected.

Jennifer J.

Yes it is! It runs well and I have no physical issues at all. My only problem would be the gas mileage is low

Angela C.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS?

The only problem I have encountered is the water pump broke and I have had to replace it, but it looks like it is just from normal wear and tear.

Brandon F.

It doesn't have any problems at the moment. Been in a few accidents so I cannot know for sure what is from that or faulty make.

Jacqueline J.

It is reliable for the most part. It does have a linkage problem that isn't too hard or expensive to fix and once it gets fixed, it will run perfectly.

Mariah S.

Other than the gas mileage problem it is reliable. There were a few times I had to pull over due to mechanical problems

Rebecca C.

Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

I got it for 3000 dollars at a small dealership and it was a great deal and I was surprised I got it for that price.

Brandon F.

I paid 4000 for mines. It is a good value since it is widely considered a luxury car. Which it honestly... Is so I can say it is a great price.

Jacqueline J.

It is a good value for the high miles and how old it is. I paid more for my trailblazer that is a year older and already has the transmission out.

Joe T.

I believe it costs 5000 give or take. As of now I would not be able to sell it for that price due to how many miles are on it

Leslie H.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2005 Cadillac CTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Cadillac CTS Models

2005 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #11 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS?

Is The 2005 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

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