2003 Cadillac Sts Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Cadillac Sts.

20022004
Complaints
15
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Cadillac Sts Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:112,000 mi
#22 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:16,650 mi
#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Avg mileage:19,000 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Cadillac Sts.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,650
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,000
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
112,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
12,350
STEERING:COLUMN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
16,251

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