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
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:102,821 mi
Crash-related:2
#29 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:112,498 mi
#37 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 2 | — | 102,821 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 112,498 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | 1 | 52,676 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 67,990 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 57,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 138,490 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 123,389 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 146,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | 1 | 36,186 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 16,780 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 57,250 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 46,780 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 17,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 2 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 8,927 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 46,730 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 19,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 3,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | 11 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 10 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 13,559 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 | — | — | 28,900 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 28,900 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 13,559 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | 95,000 mi |
AIR BAGS
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,821
ENGINE
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,498
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,676
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,990
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,400
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,490
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,389
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,500
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,186
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,780
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,250
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,780
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,500
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,927
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,730
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,200
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,559
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,900
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,900
VISIBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,559
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
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