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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Cadillac Sts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 16,650 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 12,350 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 1 | 1 | — | 16,251 mi |
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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