2024 Cadillac CT4 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Cadillac CT4 holds 7 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 CT4 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

2020 Cadillac CT4
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Complaints

7

Per year

2

Recalls

0

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Visibility and wipers (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 CT4 has 3 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Cadillac CT4. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (0)

No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Complaints by component (7 total)

Engine
2
Powertrain
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Electrical system
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Speed control
1
Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

220242202532026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I took my car to Fields Cadillac Jacksonville for routine oil change and to rotate/balance tires. I was inform via video message that I had an oil leak coming from the camshaft carrier reseal and requires immediate…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-06-18
  • "The contact owns a 2024 Cadillac CT4. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, there was an abnormal engine oil burning odor around the exterior of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-06-18
  • "I was driving slowly into my driveway to prepare for turning into my garage. The car rapidly accelerated on it’s own causing me to crash into the garage door next to the one I intended to park in. I have video from my…"
    Electrical system, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-01-29
  • "Manual transmission: Shift from 1st to 2nd can be difficult at times and can only experience partial engagement of 2nd gear causing grinding and/or popping out of gear when releasing the clutch pedal along with loss of…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-12-10
  • "My car doesn't advise when other car is closed"
    Exterior lighting, Visibility and wipers, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2025-04-05

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Cadillac CT4 4 DR AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Cadillac CT4 4 DR RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
CT4 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 32 26 MPG $3050
CT4 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $3200
CT4 all-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 21 31 25 MPG $3200
CT4 all-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 21 29 24 MPG $3300
CT4 V 3.6L, 6-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 23 18 MPG $4450
CT4 V 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 24 19 MPG $4200
CT4 V 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 29 23 MPG $3450
CT4 V all-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic (10-speed) All-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $3450

Specs and fitment

First generation, 2020–present
Body styles Sedan
Oil 0W-20 (2.0L turbo four-cylinder) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 225/45R18 (base), 245/40R19 (V-Series)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 21V611000 covers certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles where the roof-rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which can cause improper deployment in a crash; dealers inspect and reinstall both roof-rail air bags as needed. Recall 25V148000 covers certain 2020-2021 CT4 vehicles (with CT5, CT6, and Camaro) equipped with a 10-speed transmission that may become damaged internally and lock the wheels; dealers install transmission control module monitoring software. Recall 20V588000 covers certain 2020 CT4 vehicles (with Corvette, CT5, XT4, Trailblazer, and Encore GX) where electronic brake-boost sensor contamination can interrupt communication and lose brake-boost assist; dealers replace the electronic brake boost module. Recall 22V903000 covers certain 2020-2023 CT4 vehicles (with CT5, Envision, Escalade, and other GM models) whose daytime running lights may not deactivate when the headlights are on; body control module software is updated by a dealer or OTA.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Cadillac CT4 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Cadillac CT4 holds 7 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 5 CT4 years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.

What are common problems with a 2024 Cadillac CT4?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (2 of 7), then Powertrain (2) and Visibility and wipers (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2024 Cadillac CT4 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 CT4 has 3 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2025 has 2 complaints, 1 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Cadillac CT4 been recalled?

NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2024 Cadillac CT4.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Cadillac CT4?

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2024 Cadillac CT4 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Cadillac CT4 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Cadillac CT4 is 22.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Cadillac CT4 take?

0W-20 for the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder; capacity about 5.3 qt including filter—confirm in the owner’s manual.

Does the Cadillac CT4 share air bag recalls with the CT5?

Yes—recall 21V611000 covers certain 2020-2022 CT4 and CT5 vehicles for incorrectly installed roof-rail side-curtain air bags.