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Cadillac Cts-v: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2019 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2016 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2016 95 · 2017 94 · 2015 94 · 2013 93

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

201964/100
Unproven

10 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 2 recalls

201794/100
Buy

21 complaints · 0 recalls

201695/100
Buybest year

30 complaints · 0 recalls

201594/100
Buy

46 complaints · 1 recalls

201492/100
Buy

138 complaints · 1 recalls

201393/100
Buy

72 complaints · 2 recalls

201292/100
Buy

67 complaints · 2 recalls

201190/100
Buy

108 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2016?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2016 Cadillac Cts-v’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2019 Cadillac Cts-v head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Cadillac Cts-v as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.