2003 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Not enough data 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Cadillac STS. That ranks 9th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 65,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 38% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 38% | 16,650 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 13% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 13% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 13% | 12,350 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 16,251 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
The vehicle stalls sometimes when standing at a light or while driving the vehicle at various speeds & sometimes into a turn without warning, this incident occurred numerous times. The vehicle has not been to the dealership to be inspected. The manufacturer has not been alerted. *js
Vehicle was idling in driveway during strong electrical storm. Lightning appeared to hit a tree nearby. Simultaneously, several dash warning lights came on and stayed on, including anti-lock brake, traction and stability control warnings. Call was made to insurance company and vehicle towed to…
Car scrapes front end going into or out of driveways even at slow speed 1 to 2 miles an hour. Also hits curb parking stops. My mechanic told me to take it back to the dealer i pruchased it from and the warranty should cover it. The car is approximatly 7-8 inches from the ground and the rear end is…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle at various speeds between 5 to 50 mph the engine stalled without warning, this incident occurred four times. The vehicle has not been to the dealership to be inspected. The manufacturer has not been alerted. The dealer corrected the problem by…
On june 30, 2005, i brought my 2003 cadillac seville to crest cadillac in syracuse ny complaining of brake pulsation and rumbling. It was discovered that one disk brake pad had completely separated from its backing plate, and a second set of pad and backing plate was about to separate. I believe…
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 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 STS | 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 2003 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.