FRONT DOORS ON 2008 CADILLAC CTS4 , ESPECIALLY R.F HAVE BECOME HARDER TO OPEN OVER LAST 2 YEARS. THE R.F DOOR AT TIMES WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE LATCH, HAVE TO ENTER CAR FROM L.S. AND OPEN R DOOR FRON INSIDE. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR FIRE.DEALER WANTS $1800.00 TO REPAIR. I HAVE BEEN A GM FAN FOR 60 YEARS AND FROM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES WITH GM, HAVE
2008 Cadillac CTS body problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
FINISH UP ON PREVIOUS COMPLAINT CONCERNING FRONT DOOR LATCHES ON 2008 CADILLAC CTS4 THAT WILL NOT ALLOW FRONT DOORS TO OPEN FROM THE OUTER LATCHES SETTING UP A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR FIRE. THE DEALER THAT DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM DIDN'T SEEM TO TAKE IT TO SERIOUS, A MERE $1800.00 SHOULD FIX IT. HOPE YOU PEOPLE REALIZE THE POSSIBLE DANGER INVOLVED HERE. THANKS
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN 2/08; 12/10/08 - NOTICED CAR WAS WET IN FLOORBOARDS AND CEILING; SINCE 12/08, DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR VEHICLE 4 TIMES; CAR IS STILL LEAKING; DEALERSHIP REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS AND CALLED A SPECIALISTS TO TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM; DEALERSHIP ADMITS THEY CANNOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM; THE MANUFACTURER HAS OFFERED A TRADE OPTION TO ME WITH ME PAYING MONEY OUT OF POCK…
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2008 Cadillac CTS?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,500.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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