2004 Cadillac SLS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 30, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SLS years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Cadillac SLS. That ranks 4th out of 4 SLS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 75,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Cadillac SLS
Cadillac SLS photographed in Shanghai , China.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Cadillac SLS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering1 · ~75,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%75,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2004 Cadillac SLS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Cadillac SLS.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have a 2004 cadillac sls that i purchased new in 2004.... The steering column had to be replaced on it approx. A year or so ago but approx. A month ago, we had a heavy rain and i was attempting a right turn into my neighborhood and the steering got real tight and instead of turning right into the…

Steering · received Sep 30, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10358553

Other Cadillac SLS years

← 2002 SLS

YearComplaintsRecalls
200410
2002 SLS100
2000 SLS111
1999 SLS50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac SLS?

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac SLS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Cadillac SLS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SLS model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.