2008 Cadillac CTS Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger side door will not unlatch from the outside with or without the keyless remote. All access has to be done by opening the door from the inside door handle.”
NHTSA complaint #10410796, filed 2011-07, 52,200 miles“For quite some time now I've been experiencing problems with locking/unlocking rear doors. Rear doors will not lock/unlock with keyless entry or front/passenger door pads. I have to manually cling to back to unlock doors. Have purchased several batteries for keyless remote. Due to doors remaining unlocked I cannot auto start vehicle unless I manually lock doors myself. Also computer is not recognizing keyless remote. I have purchased several batteries within the past 8 months. Car always tell me keyless remote not detected. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578887, filed 2014-04“D/s door lock will not open outside with remote control or handle. Must use key. Have research and found numerous complaints regarding this issue and no recall was established.”
NHTSA complaint #10510122, filed 2013-04“Car front doors will not unlock with auto or manual unlock, once unlock door will not latch lock at all! Had to hold door shut for 20 miles at 1am in the morning after going to a wedding reception in philadelphia, pa.”
NHTSA complaint #10257009, filed 2009-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac CTS
39 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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