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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2009 Cadillac CTS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 167 total for the year
Median mileage
1,286miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2009 Cadillac CTS, 1% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,286 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.

“2009 Cadillac CTS has brake problems. The consumer stated when he attempted to apply the brakes, the vehicle continued to accelerate. On several occasions, the consumer went through an intersection, because he was unable to stop the vehicle. The driver side mirror vibrated out of position. The dealer found a clip broken inside the mirror housing.”

NHTSA complaint #10289628, filed 2009-10, 1,286 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201212%
201111%
200911%
200853%
200763%
200673%
200583%
200431%
200393%

Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac CTS

Engine
49 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Other or unknown
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Cadillac CTS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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