2021 Cadillac CT4

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Cadillac CT4 has 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (22% of all complaints), specifically: engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. supposedly be a new part. i don’t think so..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

2 complaints

22%

• Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.
• valve body failed and was supposedly repaired. I had the car 1 day and valve body failed again. My car has been in the shop since November 4, 2024 with no estimated time of repair because no parts are available. I was told they would replace the transmission. That has not happened yet. No parts

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

11%

• 235 40 80 run flat Both front and rear passenger tires no damage to rim less that 10k miles

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“235 40 80 run flat Both front and rear passenger tires no damage to rim less that 10k miles”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

11%

• While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

11%

• While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

11%

• While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 9 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: Engine and transmission for the second time in 90 days apart. Supposedly be a new part. I don’t think so.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: 235 40 80 run flat Both front and rear passenger tires no damage to rim less that 10k miles
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: While driving the power steering was lost. The the auto hold function lit up. The collision warning light lit up. The stabilitrak system lit up. The air bag safety system lit up. Steering became very hard and made for y safe driving. Later that day 01-22-24, all warning light went out and power st
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)