Overview & Reviews

The base 3.2-liter V6 engine has been dropped; a 2.8-liter V6 will become the base engine later in the model year. A six-speed manual transmission is now standard regardless of engine choice. Package contents have been shuffled, and "synthetic leather" will be added to the options list later this year.

• Excellent handling, spacious cabin, wide array of available features, alternative look.

User Reviews:

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  Water Pump broken and replaced at 46K - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By K Squared - June 29 - 11:42 pm

  At 46K miles on my 2005 3.6L CTS the water pump slowly leaked water and i caught it before it could overheat the motor. I also changed the cap for the radiator overflow water bottle. Stayin on top of it with oil changes and intricate transmission oil change.

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  Oil burner - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By dawna - June 19 - 6:53 pm

  after having the car for 2 years, it started burning oil. I have taken it to 3 different dealers and because the warranty was almost up. Nobody cared to help get the warrenty company to pay for any repairs as they all told me there was nothing wrong even though I was going thru almost 5 quarts of oil every 3000 miles. other than that I love the car although the airbag sensor and the passenger seat went out right after the warranty was up.

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  Recurrent Problems - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By nobby45 - January 27 - 9:11 am

  I really enjoyed my CTS for approximately one year. After that I have had recurrent problems with the check engine light, especially recently, coming on nearly every two months. I have had the timing chain replaced three times in less than a year. Each time, I have had to wait at least a month for the part which causes high rental car fees. I have been extremely disappointed. This is the first and last Cadillac I will ever buy.

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  Great when it runs! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Kate - December 8 - 9:14 am

  I have loved my CTS for 4 years, except for minor glitches(when the sun roof kept opening at will. It took several tries to get that fixed! Then just 800 miles out of warranty, the timing chain broke!

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  This is not your mothers Cadillac - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By doc - October 15 - 9:05 pm

  I like this car generally. At first ride I was impressed with the handling and performance. However, over time, the ride seems a little harsh over imperfect roads (which most are around here). I like the look of it and the fact that it represents at least one American car company that is attempting to compete with the imports. I know there is a trade off with ride and performance but I was expecting a smoother riding car since, after all, this is a Cadillac. I like the volume control on the wheel. I dont have the problems with it that others have expressed.

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  Good but good be better - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By jjnewlife - August 14 - 12:08 pm

  Our CTS has been mostly reliable save for the electronic dash that seems to go black every so often. Shutting off the car for a few minutes brings it back. Check engine light came on once. Dealer could not find the fault. Reset and been ok since. A car of this price should have more than an ugly black plastic dash. (something GM changed in 2008) Minus? Depreciation. The worst I ever experienced. This 3 year old car is not even worth 40% of what it cost new. Seat belts are awful. No passenger grab handle. Quite an omission in a $45,000 car. Overall the CTS is a very fine $25-30k automobile. But $45K? Forget it.

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  Satisfied - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Gloria - July 6 - 1:47 pm

  The leather on the drivers side started to split and have dry cracks in less then three years old and I wonder if it is due to the heating element in the seats. This is the first time having the heating element on my seat and I welcome this during the winter months but the leather did not last. The leather type material around the joy stick element is starting to peel exposing the metal. The black paint around the stereo CD is starting to peel as well. The electronic seats on the drivers side starts to squeak when it goes forward and backwards. Dont know what causes this when the passenger seat does not make this sound.

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  2004 3.6 cts cadillac sedan - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By paul selby - June 2 - 1:30 am

  the cts with the 3.6 engine has the best engine, trans mission combination I have ever driven. the 4 wheel disk brakes,and nemble handling, make it a very fun car to drive.

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  2005 Cadillac CTS - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By Cathy - March 16 - 1:06 pm

  Although I have always loved speed (I traded in an 02 Camaro) I got the small 6-cylinder engine in my 2005 Cadillac CTS. It handles beautifully, and has a button on the shift to switch into sport mode. This car has great pickup and a smooth ride.

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  Good Car! - 2005 Cadillac CTS
  By DB - July 8 - 10:42 pm

  Very nice looking car. Very road worthly. Fun to drive. Two years old and no problems.