Model year guide

2018 Cadillac cts-v

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2018 Cadillac cts-v is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2018 Cadillac cts-v — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2018 Cadillac cts-v at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Overall safety4 / 5 ★
Combined17 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2018 Cadillac cts-v recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2018 Cadillac cts-v.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2018 Cadillac cts-v safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 10.1% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V 4 DR RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2018 Cadillac cts-v MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,850
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2018 Cadillac cts-v costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,250
Fuel only$24,250
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
197.6 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
57.1 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Curb weight
4,145 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
61.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2018 Cadillac cts-v. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Cadillac cts-v

The Cadillac CTS is a luxury car manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Cadillac brand from 2002 until 2019 across three generations. Initially available as a 4-door sedan using the GM Sigma platform, GM offered the second-generation CTS as a 4-door sedan, 2-door coupe, and 5-door sport wagon, and the third generation as a sedan, using a stretched version of the GM Alpha platform. High performance sedan variants were offered for each generation as the CTS-V, with wagon and coupe variants offered for the second generation.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2018 Cadillac cts-v trims & engines on record

Trims
V-Series
Engines
6.2L 8-cyl

2018 Cadillac cts-v vehicles on record

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2018 Cadillac cts-v — frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Cadillac cts-v have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2018 Cadillac cts-v. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2018 Cadillac cts-v safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2018 Cadillac cts-v an overall crash-test rating of 4 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Cadillac cts-v get?

The 2018 Cadillac cts-v has a U.S. EPA estimate of 17 mpg combined (14 city / 21 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.