2004 Cadillac DTS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DTS years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac DTS. That ranks 8th out of 8 DTS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Cadillac DTS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 14% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 91,225 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Cadillac DTS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Cadillac DTS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the freeway there was a loud popping sound from the rear passenger door window and the window suddenly dropped completely into the door and would not roll back up. 3 weeks later the front passenger door window did the exact same thing.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts equipped with michelin radial x tires, and tire size 235/55/r17. The contact stated that all the tires were cracked severely which caused the air to leak out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed the tires needed to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number…
Without warning and for no reason the right side rear door window fell down into the door. There was a young child in the rear seat at the time. There should be a recall on this as it is a severe safety hazard. This car has very few miles for its age and should not be having these problems. Driver…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the passenger's side of the vehicle was crashed into by another vehicle. The air bags failed o deploy. The contact sustained a fractured elbow and bruising. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an…
Other Cadillac DTS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 DTS | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 DTS | 22 | 3 |
| 2009 DTS | 35 | 2 |
| 2008 DTS | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 DTS | 97 | 3 |
| 2006 DTS | 255 | 4 |
| 2005 DTS | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac DTS?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac DTS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Cadillac DTS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DTS model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.