Skip to main content

2005 Cadillac CTS consumer reviews

$30,190–$32,440 MSRP range
side view of 2005 CTS Cadillac
(56 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
Explore the 2005 Cadillac CTS

I hit a lick

I got this car from a auction for 1500$ 160,000 on the dash, and I can say that even after all this time & only 1 owner I can’t complain. The best A to B car for price, respected name, good quality & not a lot of maintenance if taken care of properly.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
10 people out of 11 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Great car

What type of caliper does this car have so I can get new breaks? And nice car overall beautiful inside and out. The inside has a nice leather to it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
24 people out of 27 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Worst car ever produced.

The ignition system is junk! Radiator failed and killed transmission! Drive shaft failed! Coils and computer failed! Key failure kills ignition could cause death. I wanted the car because cadi was on my bucket list! This car should be avoided at all costs you could lose your life.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
16 people out of 23 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Very reliable car

Never had any issues with being a proud owner of a Cadillac CTS very stylish and runs great! Very luxurious style and feel for a very great price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
13 people out of 14 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Nice but not safe.

This car inside is designed well but my brakes go out on me at random times. Mostly when I turn into parking spot. I will slam on them too and they wont engage at all. This car is very dangerous. I have read tons of forums and have talked to many others and the cts model is known for doing this. I dont recommend a cts at all.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
1 person out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Owned 3,will never buy another cad product

When I was growing up,Cadillac was a symbol of reliablity and style,after owning 3 of them,I'll never waist my money on another one.cadillac got greedy,taking short cuts to increase profits..pure junk!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
2 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Best American made car I’ve ever owned.

Excellent car, gave me no problems on the freeway there and back. I’m sure the next owner will fall in love with this car just as I did

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Fast and fun, still looking good 14 yrs later.

I love this car. If I’m in a bad mood when I get into it, I’m happy when I get out of it. Drive it like I stole it, takes a licking, keeps on ticking. Best car I ever owned. Fun fun fun. God bless American cars. This car makes me smile.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
4 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Fun to drive i love it

I wanted the Cadillac CTS-V But the price even being used was way over $40,000 so I picked up a Cadillac CTS I love the out side look of the older models so I purchased this a 05 Cadillac CTS it was clean and looked grate my wife drives it more than I do and she loves it that's all that matters to me but it is extremely fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
5 people out of 6 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No

Great Buy

I was looking for a nice used car and i found her. She's a Beauty and runs great. Low mileage and only 1 previous owner. Best Deal ever!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
Yes No