Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 26 -27 HWY
Horsepower
270 -318
Seats
4 -5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lavonna W
Comfortability at its best!!
I love this vehicle, I haven't had any problems since I have had it. Easy riding, no loud noises, extremely comfortable, roomy for my family. The leather seats help to keep the car clean. I have three children and we all ride comfortably, have taken several trips in this car and absolutely no complaints. Heated seats are most definitely a plus for those cold winter mornings.
accountCircle Nicholas M
Beautiful car. Great drive.
Car has not had any problems yet. Always kept up on maintenance. Very reliable. Car is very comfortable. Luxury seating where it feels like a couch. Standard features in the vehicle with tinted windows. Added a silver trim around windows for an aesthetically pleasing look.
accountCircle Sabain H
Cadillac is a great brand. Whether you are going for style or comfort.
The Cadillac cts 2012 is a very reliable, admiring and comfortable car. Drives smooth and the heated seating is probably my favorite feature. Although, when hitting around 60,000 miles there were things that started to go wrong with the lights in the car and I had to do a factory reset even though there were no problems with the car itself. Hopefully not all Cadillacs go through that.
accountCircle Joe D
Perfection. Only car I'll drive.
I have no problems. The car is perfect. Rides nice and smooth in the road. Feels like you are floating. Sound system is still perfect. Me tears in leather seats. They still look new. Black leather interior. Black outside. Tinted windows. Satellite radio.
accountCircle LaTaja A
A luxurious family car that is reliable.
I love how it is a family car with a lot of room in the cabin. I also appreciate the leather interior so if something is spilled it is easy to clean. Now of course the seats are really hot when that is the weather outside but it is worth it. Another thing I love is the sleek inside and outside that makes it luxury.
accountCircle Kenneth M
It's a classy car for the discerning driver!
It's a great car. It rides well, handles well and is holding up very well. All things considered it has been a very economical car to own. The only complaint is a lack of rear seat leg room.
accountCircle Karen N
I love the Bluetooth phone device.
I love this car. . . It met all of my expectations. . . It performs well and gets good mileage, and the dealership I bought it from are such nice people and they're very helpful too. . . And has one beautiful day for the past almost 7 years and the warrantee is really good too.
accountCircle Mel M
It's worth the money very durable.
I love it! I waited a long time for it.( like 62 years). The Cadillac Dealership is so nice too. No complaints at all.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jenn O
Don't buy one, they never fix things under warranty
I like the style but the power seats stay messed up
accountCircle Christopher F
Very good looking vehicle.
Many issues within the first 5 years of ownership. Bearing, door locks not working, rear differential. Comfortable drive. Performance is great. Radio display interface could be better. Difficulty seeing around corners due to the low angle of the front windshield and rear glass.
accountCircle Jarred S
Gets good gas mileage and love the way it drives.
Cheaper gas, cheaper cars and less mechanical problems. Self driving cars for better quality and purposes.
accountCircle Sierra F
The Cars That I Own - My Life
My vehicles performance is fairly good but sometimes it makes unusual noises but it doesn't seem to affect its performance that much. The features of one of my other cars is amazing - it has lots of buttons and features that make the ride more enjoyable and comfortable
accountCircle RAY E
It is a safe car but because it is rear wheel drive, drivers have to be cautious when driving in wet and snowy conditions
It is a good car but fuel consumption is high
accountCircle Sachet M
Luxury can be quite uncomfortable.
It is tight and uncomfortable, lacks accessibility and safety for disabled passengers such as myself. I would love if there were a cloth option because when it's hot so are the seats. For the size it would be nice if the car was better on gas. The seats are hard to get in and out of.
accountCircle Bryan F
This is a good car for a single person who lives in a snowy area.
Great comfort m. Reliable. This car could handle more like a Cadillac sedan type of vehicle. It does right a little tougher for a Cadillac. Performance is good and fast.
accountCircle Mark M
You can set the lights on auto.
It drives really good on the highway but if anything goes wrong with the car the parts and labor are expensive!! It's not all that bad on gas either but we use it everyday because it's our only vehicle. It's got heated seats and you can even set the driver's seat the drivers side mirror and your favorite radio station with the push of a button! It's definitely not a car you want to cruise around in. Its fast! Faster than I expected!

Cadillac CTS Models

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

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Base Sedan
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Base Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Base Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Sedan
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Wagon
270 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Sedan
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Performance Wagon
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Coupe
318 HP 21 MPG 4 Seats
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Premium Sedan
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Wagon
318 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

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5 stars 66%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 13%
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accountCircle LaTaja A on June 16, 2021
A luxurious family car that is reliable.
I love how it is a family car with a lot of room in the cabin. I also appreciate the leather interior so if something is spilled it is easy to clean. Now of course the seats are really hot when that is the weather outside but it is worth it. Another thing I love is the sleek inside and outside that makes it luxury.
accountCircle Sabain H on June 12, 2021
Cadillac is a great brand. Whether you are going for style or comfort.
The Cadillac cts 2012 is a very reliable, admiring and comfortable car. Drives smooth and the heated seating is probably my favorite feature. Although, when hitting around 60,000 miles there were things that started to go wrong with the lights in the car and I had to do a factory reset even though there were no problems with the car itself. Hopefully not all Cadillacs go through that.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Shalom K.

Very fast, extremely roomy, luxurious, gas friendly safe,affordable and very easy to keep clean maintenance on car is not expensive. Looks like an very expensive car but is not that expensive. Sunroof great audio system.

likeFilled Jil M.

Comfortable radio has good sound the automatic drive is the best Bluetooth automatically hooks in when the car is turned on. Lets you know when a tire is low. Lets you know when there is ice on the road. Electric locks car seat hooks, access to trunk through back seat. Trunk is a nice size.

likeFilled Carl J.

Excellent company great vehicle and a wonderful driving experience. Vehicle has a great inside and mileage both city and highways. I am currently in the process of purchasing a new one and a Cadillac XT4.

likeFilled Rebecca P.

Sleek and smooth exterior and drive feel. It drives fast and has great mileage. Can hold multiple people and the seats are incredibly comfy. There are many safety features for everyone in the car. Recommend for a family!

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Shalom K.

No cons I love my vehicle and love Cadillac. I wouldn't trade it for no other vehicle! The only thing I do not like is my color would like a different type of color but I can deal with the color that I have.

dislikeFilled Jil M.

Really cannot think of any cons I have really enjoyed my car. One thing is that I cannot use regular gas because it will cause my car to have a rattle that does not bother me. I had to install my Nav. It did not come with one. Tires are very expensive. It did not come with a tint on the windows.

dislikeFilled Carl J.

There are no cons. The car is an excellent one, price was reasonable. The only problem I had was the color and interior was not of my liking so no car was available on the lot. I had to order the vehicle and it took almost a month for delivery and pick up.

dislikeFilled Rebecca P.

A bit squishy for a group of people aka not enough leg space. Sometimes feels a bit wide and chunky for a car so a bit difficult for parking spots in garages. Long hood of the car and small trunk so not enough storage space as would want.

Ranks #9 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.82
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4.8
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4.54

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Cadillac CTS has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #7 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
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34 MPG
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27 MPG

Is The 2012 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

It is very comfortable I like the seats are leather and they are heated I enjoy the smoothness of the ride and that comfy of how big it is makes me feel safe.
Ida M.
Yes it is very comfortable and the ride very smooth. It has a little pickup speed. The does a really tight u turn. You don't hear a lot of outside road noise. The radio is very nice with being unable... Read More
James H.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Cadillac CTS?

I have had it three or four years and it has not cost me anything other than new tires so it is reliable as far as I think.
Ida M.
I have had one problem with the front oil seal. But called dealer they got car in right away. Have me a loaner for the weekend. So all and all I am very happy with this car
Theresa F.

Is The 2012 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

I bought it second hand and it was 10,500 I think it is a pretty good value as much as cars cost nowadays I think it is reliable and counting.
Ida M.
12 grand. And yes it is a good value. You drive around in a luxury vehicle. The air conditioner can be different degrees in every seat. So if I'm hotter in my seat and the passenger is colder. We both... Read More
Katie E.

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Safety & Reliability

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