2004 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 2004 Cadillac STS. That ranks 10th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 14%), typically at around 561 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. 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 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 | 14% | 561 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 14% | 5,350 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 83,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. The contact received a recall notice regarding the fuel pump module on the vehicle; however, the manufacturer stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced the failure, but the notice stated that the failure could cause a fire. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 cadillac sts. The contact stated that he heard a loud sound on the rear passenger side. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the shock absorber was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not…
We (elmore sims) are the owners of a 2004 cadillac deville since may 2007. We have owned various models of cadillacs for more than ten years, and have not had any major problems. The name "cadillac's" denotes quality. However, our latest purchase with this three (3) year old vehicle in the past few…
Various dash warning lights kept lighting up, but dealer could find no problem with car. The car is a deville . *ak
I was standing at the back of the vehicle (cadillac srx) and i leaned against the back bumper with my leg, and burned my leg on the tailpipe. I was standing "flush" with the bumper, and it burned my leg because it sticks out too far (about 1/2 inch too far) from the bumper. This is the second burn…
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 | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 STS | 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 2004 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.