2002 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Not enough data 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac STS. That ranks 10th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 73,850 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 29% | 73,850 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 14% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 14% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 14% | 140,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
104,000 miles - total brake line failure when driving on street at 35 mph. Managed to pull over then got car to goodyear. Brake fluid drained out completely because of brake line tapping against transmission casing over time. Casing was dented in several places. Was 5 minutes away from getting on…
While driving every shuts down have to pull over to shift into neutral or park to restart car. *tr
I have read about the gm recall. I had a 2002 cadillac. The car died two days in a row while i was driving. Complete electrical shutdown. I called gm. They said take to the dealer immediately. The dealer "repaired the ignition". They told me they had seen the problem before. They said there was a…
Car starts to shakes in frontend of car at 50 to 70 mph. System stability notification comes on. Have had it checked and mechanics can not find anything wrong. New tires and calibration does not help. *tr
I HAVE A 2002 CAD. STS WITH 81,000 MILES. ABOUT 2WEEKS AGO THE WARNING LIGHT STATING CHECK BRAKE FLUID. I CHECKED IT AND ADDED SOME. IT DID IT AGAIN A WEEK LATER BUT THE BRAKES ALMOST FAILED. I TOOK IT TO A GMC DEALER WHO TOLD ME THE BRAKE LINE BROKE BECAUSE IT WAS RUBBING ON THE TRANSMISSION. HE…
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 STS | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 STS | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.