Worst 2004 Cadillac Cts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Cadillac Cts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 34 | — | — | 91,998 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 32 | — | — | 21,644 mi | |
| Brakes | 21 | 1 | — | 91,958 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 7 | — | 72,167 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 1 | — | 84,319 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | 1 | — | 57,291 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 92,503 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 3 | — | 69,881 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | — | — | 71,006 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 82,483 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 27,707 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 113,250 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Driveline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Cadillac Cts
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~703,464 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2007 CADILLAC CTS VEHICLES CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN 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, WASHINGTON D.C., WEST VIRGINIA AND WISCONSIN. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE FITTING AT THE CALIPER MAY CORRODE DUE TO SNOW OR WATER, CONTAINING ROAD SALT OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS, ENTERING AND BEING RETAINED IN THE ROUTING SLEEVE. IF THE FITTING CORRODES SIGNIFICANTLY, THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY DEVELOP A LEAK.
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2004 Cadillac Cts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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