How Long Do Cadillac CTSs Last? (Miles & Years)
Cadillac CTSs rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 2,062 used CTSs for sale in the US, 13.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.2% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.6% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 109,961 miles.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 2,062 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Cadillac CTS mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used CTSs | 2,062 | 104,822 | 13.6% | 2.2% | — |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 1,706 | 109,961 | 15.8% | 2.6% | — |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Cadillac CTS years to look for — and avoid
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2014 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2017. See the full Cadillac CTS years to avoid and the best Cadillac CTS years.
Common problems on high-mileage CTSs
- Rear differential metal debris and failure (2011–2019) — owner reports between 15,053 and 105,188 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Cadillac CTS model years: equipment (8,458), electrical system (4,088), engine and engine cooling (2,482).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Cadillac CTS last?
Cadillac CTSs rarely appear on the used market past 200,000 miles. Of 2,062 used CTSs for sale in the US, 13.6% have passed 150,000 miles and 2.2% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 2.6% are past 200,000 miles, at a median of 109,961 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 212,720 miles.
How many years does a Cadillac CTS last?
1,706 of the 2,062 CTSs listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 15.8% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Cadillac CTS?
13.6% of used CTSs for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 15.8% among examples 10+ years old (median 109,961 miles). Fewer CTSs make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Cadillac CTS years last the longest?
Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2008, 2009, 2011 and 2014 as years to avoid, with 2017 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage CTSs?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include rear differential metal debris and failure (2011–2019), reported at 15,053–105,188 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Cadillac CTS for sale?
The median used Cadillac CTS for sale has 104,822 miles; one in ten has more than 158,729. Based on 2,062 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 2,062 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Cadillac CTS: CTS, CTS Sedan, CTS Coupe, CTS Sport Sedan.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03