2008 Cadillac CTS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 175 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2008 Cadillac CTS, 2% of the 175 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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 articulated headrests designed to reduce neck injuries in a crash, move up of their own accord during normal driving. This results in a safety concern. If the headrest moves up during normal operation, will it still function as designed should an accident occur. I have contacted Cadillac division twice without a response. The selling dealer service department does not know what is causing the problem, but other cases have been reported.”
NHTSA complaint #10250699, filed 2008-12, 300 miles“This vehicle has been leaking water and nobody knows where the leak is coming from. Whenever it rains, there is a pool of water on both the driver's floor mat and the passenger's floor mat on the driver's side. You can also witness water coming down from the rearview mirror. Also, the driver's seat has sunk in and is no longer operational. I have called Cadillac motor company regarding these defects and all that I was told is that the vehicle is out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389997, filed 2021-01“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently. The dealer recommended that the contact remove all the items from the key ring except for the ignition key and fob. The contact heeded the dealer's advice, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system: ignition). The contact also notified the dealer several times pertaining to the driver seat fracturing and collapsing. The seat was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621768, filed 2014-08, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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