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Major Problems with Cadillac STS - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Cadillac STS model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the STS. Older STS vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Cadillac STS Problems

ENGINE
2006 Cadillac STS May 15, 2014 Victims: 3 Mileage: 60000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2006 cadillac sts. while driving 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning and the vehicle crashed into a tree. the failure recurred numerous times prior to the crash. the contact and the two rear passengers sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was unavailable.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 Cadillac STS May 15, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 69000 miles

Traveling 81 north in northeast pennsylvania, rounding turn car stalled. i lost complete control of the vehicle which caused me to slam into a guard rail and the car went down an embankment and into a boulder. air bags never deployed. passenger and i were severely injured and had to be pulled out of the vehicle. although we were both buckled in, the seatbelts flew off upon impact. this car should be recalled, it is very dangerous and should not be on the road (its a death trap). *tr

AIR BAGS
2006 Cadillac STS March 15, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 70000 miles

Tl* the contact owns 2006 cadillac sts. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning causing another vehicle to crash into the contact's vehicle. the vehicle rolled over several times ejecting both the contact and front passenger from the vehicle. the driver and front passenger sustained neck, back and brain injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000.

What is the most common problem with Cadillac STS?

Overall the worst problem with Cadillac STS relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific STS years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 84 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 55 ENGINE 43 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 30 POWER TRAIN 26 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16 STEERING 15 SEATS 12 SERVICE BRAKES 12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10 WHEELS 8 EQUIPMENT 7 SUSPENSION 7 SEAT BELTS 7 SEAL 7 FRONTAL 6 BODY 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 5 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 4 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 4 ENGINE 3 TIRES 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 VISIBILITY 2 STRUCTURE 2 WIRING 2 ROTOR 2 HEADLIGHTS 2 IGNITION 2 PADS 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 2 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2 DOOR 1 DRIVELINE 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 COOLING SYSTEM 1 FRONT 1 TREAD/BELT 1 REAR 1 SWITCH 1 AXLE ASSEMBLY 1 RACK 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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