Cadillac STS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 354 owner complaints for the Cadillac STS (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is air bags (95 complaints), followed by electrical system (66 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 50 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 52 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 139 | 16 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 101 | 13 | 4 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (139), 2005 (101) and 2007 (52). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (4).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac STS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 95 | 4 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 66 | 5 of 12 | |
| Engine | 46 | 5 of 12 | |
| Power train | 42 | 4 of 12 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 4 of 12 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V542000 | Sep 9, 2014 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2006–2007 | 10,005 |
| 08V108000 | Mar 11, 2008 | Exterior lighting | 2008 | 4,586 |
| 07V589000 | Dec 20, 2007 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft, seal | 2005–2007 | 275,936 |
| 06V125000 | Apr 20, 2006 | Suspension: rear | 2005 | 23,077 |
| 06V020000 | Jan 25, 2006 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2005–2006 | 17,462 |
| 06V007000 | Jan 13, 2006 | Vehicle speed control | 2006 | 1,327 |
| 99V301000 | Oct 29, 1999 | Steering: linkages, tie rod assembly | 2000 | 1,284 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 41 complaints and a fire in 13 complaints; 30 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.