Model year guide

2010 Cadillac CTS

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Cadillac CTS is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 90 on record.

2010 Cadillac CTS — representative photo
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2010 Cadillac CTS at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$14,581

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2010 Cadillac CTS recalls 3

Electrical System:ignition NHTSA Campaign #14V394000 · 02/07/2014

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2…

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14…

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #11V089000 · 11/02/2011

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A WAX COATING ON THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK JAM NUTS MAY ALLOW THE NUT(S) TO LOOSEN. IF A NUT SUFFICIENTLY LOOSENS, THE TOE LINK COULD SEPARATE AND THE REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN INBOARD OR OUTBOARD. OWNERS MAY HEAR A METALLIC CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE T…

Fix: DEALERS WILL CLEAN ALL WAX RESIDUE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK AND INSTALL TWO NEW JAM NUTS. IF NECESSARY THE REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK MAY BE REPLACED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 24, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CAD…

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #10V414000 · 13/09/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 CADILLAC CTS ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND CTS-V VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT ASSEMBLY AND, IN SOME VEHICLES MODIFY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STRUCTURE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Cadillac CTS MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,063

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Cadillac CTS worth?

Low
$9,990
Typical price
$14,581
High
$19,100

From 90 comparable 2010 Cadillac CTS listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Cadillac CTS costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,315
Depreciation (5 yrs)$10,550
Total$25,865
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,581) with the same model 5 model-years older ($4,019), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Cadillac CTS trims & engines on record

Trims
Luxury · Performance · Base · Premium · V
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl · 3.6L 6-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl

2010 Cadillac CTS vehicles on record

Other Cadillac CTS model years

2010 Cadillac CTS — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac CTS have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2010 Cadillac CTS. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Cadillac CTS get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Cadillac CTS at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2010 Cadillac CTS worth?

Comparable 2010 Cadillac CTS listings run roughly $9,990–$19,100, typically around $14,581 (from 90 vehicles).

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