Complaints
77
Crashes
7
Fires
3
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Cadillac Sts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:102,821 mi
Crash-related:2
#29 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:112,498 mi
#37 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:52,676 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Cadillac Sts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 9 | 2 | — | 102,821 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 112,498 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | 1 | 52,676 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 67,990 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 57,400 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,821
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,498
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,676
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,990
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,400
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Cadillac Sts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Cadillac Sts reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2008 Cadillac Sts has 77 NHTSA complaints, 7 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Cadillac Sts?
Top reported problems: Airbags (9 complaints, avg 102,821 mi); Engine Problems (9 complaints, avg 112,498 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 52,676 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Cadillac Sts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,816 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Cadillac Sts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Cadillac Sts include 7 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Cadillac Sts have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Cadillac Sts as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Cadillac Sts?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Sts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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