Skip to main content

Used 2018 Cadillac CTS-V Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 CTS-V, so we've included reviews for other years of the CTS-V since its last redesign.

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
5 out of 5 stars

Awesome car in every way

Michael Jones, 02/11/2017
2016 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful

This car is amazing on performance. quiet and simple to drive . Gas milieage is very good based on the exotic car performance . Back seats are nice. Easy long travel driver. Its not a S class or a 750 bmw . I say that so that you realize its not designed to be cushy. Its designed for folks that want a Z06 in a sedan package. The only downside is that the Cadillac dealers are not quite as good as say a BMW dealer in attentiveness. Leaps and bounds better than 5 years ago but a little growing to do. Buying this car vs the germans is easy. Its looks amazing in comparison and performs as well or better. Drive one and you will undertsand

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

CTS-Vroooom

Rob Crawford, 02/28/2019
2016 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

The V as I affectionately call it is essentially a 4 door Corvette with a smoother ride. Its so much fun its hard to keep your foot from flooring it. Its like having your own personal amusement park ride. The downside is you can watch the gas needle move as you play so if you are eco conscious this is not the ride for you.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2018 Cadillac CTS-V for sale near you
Showing 3 of 16 listings
See all 16 listings

5 out of 5 stars

a future classic

acjuice, 02/07/2021
2017 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Great car. fast as anything when you need it and subtle and smooth when you want it. I had a 2006 STS-V, 2010 CTS-v and bought my 2017 CTS-v new. 53k miles and still love it. i was at Nobu Malibu and there was a McLaren event. guy gets out of his McLaren and is all over my V. my date didn't understand. i like it because it's silver and looks relatively tame but it is a beast when you want it. i maintain it well through the dealer because it cost over $100k. i figure I'll keep it. i have other cars too.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Not your daddy’s Caddy

Frank Iovinelli , 11/17/2020
2016 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I had a 2015 Chevy SS and wanted the CTS V but couldn’t swing it at the time. When 2016 came around I got my hands on a CTS V. I added a lingenfelter performance package to it and it turned a great performance sedan into an amazing performance machine. Needless to say I leave a lot of SRT Hellcat owners wondering what just happened. I’m 66 years young and this is by far the best performance car I’ve ever had, and I’ve had my share

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

Went from Lexus to CTS-V....and I truly Love It!!!

Butch Cassidy, 05/18/2021
2016 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I had a Lexus LS 460 and I love the ride, but it never gave me any excitement. I wanted more HorsePower and WOW!!!, did this Cadillac CTS-V do it!!! Power and Luxury all rolled into One!! This is also my first Cadillac and it won't be my last!!!

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
5 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
2 out of 5 stars

Rear end noise

J, 02/17/2017
2016 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
12 of 19 people found this review helpful

Bought brand new. $100,000 in December of 2015. Great price for performance by the way. However, Rear end Noise started in April of '16. In the dealership 5 times for the same problem. Longest at the dealership repair shop was 2 months. Finally GM is buying (took until December of '16) it back but they have lost me. Will not buy another GM. Horrible experience.

Technology
2 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
1 out of 5 stars

Cadillac's lack of quality and responsibility

Brad, 06/24/2020
2017 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
14 of 23 people found this review helpful

We are on our 3rd Cadillac and our last. We leased our 3rd CTS V in October of 2017. 11 months remaining on the lease. The car has been in the Service Dept. at a local Cadillac dealer for 6.2 months out of the last 7 months. That's 190 days. Still in the Service Dept. Needed a new engine at 11600 miles. In the shop for 68 days that time. Went right back in for 75 days to repair the damage they did trying to install the new engine the first time. 190 days so far. Getting a new steering box now because it is shredding the tires. Three new turbos, one replaced twice. Rear differential module went out also. We have made all the monthly lease payments to this date. We have asked Cadillac to take the car back 3 times. They have refused every time. Last one was yesterday. I am gathering all the repair documents along with the VIN # to post so you all can see the quality and commitment to the customer that Cadillac lacks. They are a big business bully to the small customer. They know what the right thing to do is and they refuse to do it. Shame on them and GM for how they treat the consumer. Posting Docs asap. This car is a lemon and they know it and will resale it when we turn it back in. Buyer be ware!!!

Report Abuse
5 out of 5 stars

Screamer

Wiley-coyote, 10/31/2024
2017 Cadillac CTS-V 4dr Sedan (6.2L 8cyl S/C 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car,,, not practical to drivevevery day… weekend , to golf course, for a drive on a sunny day.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
5 out of 5 stars
Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Interior
4 out of 5 stars
Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
5 out of 5 stars
Value
5 out of 5 stars
Report Abuse
Items per page:
50