1998 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Not enough data 14th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Cadillac STS. That ranks 14th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 53,896 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Cadillac STS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 53,896 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Cadillac STS.
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.
Daughter was driving vehicle. On two separate occasions (thankfully both at slow speeds) steering wheel locked up and could not be turned (locked up heading left). She was able to guide vehicle to stop without injury. She turned off vehicle and restarted and steering returned to normal. Online…
The main air bag from the steering wheel was set off with the car running and in park. The car was not moving nor was there any collision to set off the air bag. Later investigation by cadillac/gm determined faulty sensors that caused the air bag to deploy improperly which created/creates a…
After a police stop for high-mount brake light inoperative, i learned that there is a 100% failure rate for this 3rd brake light in cadillac vehicles. Mine is a 1998 sts, now with 80k miles. It is not simply a bulb replacement because it is a sealed led unit and it is very expensive. The unit is…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 STS | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 STS | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 STS | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 STS | 52 | 2 |
| 2006 STS | 139 | 4 |
| 2005 STS | 101 | 3 |
| 2004 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 STS | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 STS | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 STS | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report air bags, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Cadillac STS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other STS model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.