2004 Cadillac CTS-V Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Explosive V8 power, excellent handling dynamics, costs less than the European tuner sedans, spacious cabin for day-to-day livability.
Cons
- Average interior materials, sloppy rear suspension.
What’s new
Cadillac has given the tuner treatment to the CTS sedan, creating the high-performance CTS V-Series. Equipped with the Corvette Z06 drivetrain and race-ready running gear, the CTS-V is designed to take on the most powerful sport sedans from Europe.
Edmunds says
Excruciatingly fast, highly nimble and affordable for its class, the V-Series is a legitimate rival to Europe's most capable sport sedans.
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3 listings
- Photos not available
- 116,279 miles
- No accidents, 9 owners, personal use only
- 14 City / 23 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Mike Alsop Lafayette Pre-Owned (664 mi away)
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Lafayette, IN
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN57S140180041
Stock: L1543B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-12-2025 - Photos not available
- 183,718 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 14 City / 23 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Classics and Beyond Auto Gallery (745 mi away)
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Power Driver Seat
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Wayne, MI
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (14 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1G6DN57SX40183214
Stock: 567
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-30-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$276/mo for CTS-V Base
CTS-V Base
vs
$164/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Reliability
The 2004 Cadillac CTS-V has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 1 recall. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Recalls
1 recall foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 15V225000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- 15149
- Manufactured from:
- 2003-10-06 to 2004-05-17
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 4907
- Defect Description:
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured between September 6, 2003, and June 11, 2007, currently registered, or originally sold, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the front brake hose fitting at the caliper.
- Defect Consequence:
- Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15149. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 10V-105.
Warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 6 years / 100,000 miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 4 years / 50,000 miles
Cadillac CTS-V Owner Reviews
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4.63 out of 5 starsStuck in geAR, 07/27/2010
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I bought my "V" used with @60,000 miles, and from the moment I first drove it, I knew that I was going to buy it. I was looking for a car that spoke of elegance and class, but if prodded, it could flatten my eyeballs. I wanted a Mustang GT with room for my date and another couple. The "V" delivers in spades. If I could, I would only make three improvements. At 6'3", I need the headroom … that I lose to the sunroof. The shifter needs refinement; the skip-shift feature can be a bother. Be able to use the information screen without having to play the radio or CD. I love this car, and I am looking to have a stable full!
THIS CAR IS IT!!!!! No more European cars for me!
4.88 out of 5 starsdoobster6, 02/06/2013
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Found me a pristine low miles '04 'V' just a few weeks back. I'm in love. Look for stupid excuses to drive it, anywhere, anytime, all the time! Drove German for years, no more. I'm a Baby Boomer mfg executive who grew up in the muscle car era but never owned one. Now I have it all. Best combination of Velcro-like handling and road comfort in 42 years of driving. Even PA's crappy roads … can't flinch it. Will cruise effortlessly all day at 1,500 RPM in any gear; gets 29+ mpg doing it, or will scare you silly speed-wise at 6 mpg! Technology is dated but adequate. I'm proud to be driving American again!! Best performance bang for the buck on the planet; $18.5k for a mint American super-sedan!!
Good except Halfshafts and Differential!
4.75 out of 5 starsKenny Sanders, 04/28/2007
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
This car is a blast to drive.Six speeds of pure satisfaction! The suede inserts of the middle portion of the seats are a very fresh look. I would love to give this car all 10's just on fun factor alone. But the build quality of the differential and halfshafts for this car is a horror show disaster waiting to happen. GM needs do some recalls to the differential/halfshafts to get this car … safe. How they have the nerve to pass a V6 drivetrain into a V8 boggles me.
Its a beast and a beauty
4.5 out of 5 starsPeter Clements, 10/10/2005
2004 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
I have owned this car for 15 months and it is the most fun I have had driving in 25 years including owning a Corvette. Its handling is comparable to the BMW 5-Series and its acceleration is superior to anything in its price class. As one car magazine put it in football terms... "It is a linebacker rather than a runnig back" but in my book it is an All American. As one who owned a four … speed in my youth this six speed is a bit tricky. You cannot run through the gears with the confidence you that you will never miss a gear. They are too close and not defined well enough. That said the car is very strong in every gear and never runs out of breath.
2004 CTS-V Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $49,300 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $276/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 12.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the CTS-V include:
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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