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SuspensionPart report

2005 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
6%of 277 total for the year
Median mileage
23,086miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Cadillac CTS, 6% of the 277 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,086 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Per report tje suspension system and aorbag recall. When I purchased vehicle, information was warrant to me. I total loss my car due to suspension and axle malfuntion. It caused me to hit a curb. I could not gain control.”

NHTSA complaint #11082624, filed 2018-04, 124,000 miles

“I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS and have taken into the Cadillac dealership for rear end loss of control and bouncing of rear end. I know there was a recall on some type of rear end issues. I am tired of arguing with the ed morse dealership in tampa,fl about the recall and defect with the car. Please advise me as to what to do.”

NHTSA complaint #10256212, filed 2009-01, 19,000 miles

“With only about 3370 miles on a brand new car, my rear differential internals were destroyed and the housing cracked due to the following 2 reasons: 1. Excessive wheel hop due to a poorly designed rear suspension 2. The differential that comes stock in every 2004-2005 CTS-v Cadillac is not rated to handle as much horsepower and torque as the car puts out. Gm cut corners and put in a differential that was meant for their v6 base model CTS that makes about half the power. When the rear differential blew up, it also destroyed my driveshaft. …”

NHTSA complaint #10149497, filed 2006-02, 3,373 miles

“Purchased 2005 Cadillac CTS may 30, 2005. At first new owner check up I complained of a knocking noise under the drivers front side. Coastal Cadillac in pawley island, sc could not hear anything wrong. Made another appointment june 16, 2005 as we took a trip and my husband heard the thumping. They finally located the problem, a broken front strut, which took 3 days to replace. At that time I voiced my concerns about this vehicle and asked for a new car. The answer was no. Now on sept 2, 2005 my check coolant level message came on. I now have a leak in the coolant reservoir. …”

NHTSA complaint #10135332, filed 2005-09, 1,786 miles

“The back rear is making a loud noising, like there are big tires on the car. The mechanic said its the pinion seal. I looked up the issue and there is a recall on the pinion seal.”

NHTSA complaint #10611373, filed 2014-07, 176,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019110%
201714%
2016413%
2015510%
20141712%
2013710%
2012711%
201122%
201011%
2009117%
200842%
200763%
2006104%
2005166%
2004167%
2003114%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac CTS

Transmission and drivetrain
82 complaints
Air bags
74 complaints
Electrical system
39 complaints
Brakes
34 complaints
Engine
24 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Electronic stability control
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac CTS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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