2010 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Not enough data 13th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Cadillac STS. That ranks 13th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 53,007 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 | 1 | 25% | 53,007 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 53,007 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 79,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.
Fuel leaking onto exhaust system had to tow to dealer due to freighting experience of possible fire and injury to myself and others. Dealer stated cost would be a min. 1000 dollars would have to remove fuel tank to access problem and stated a two day wait on parts to repair ..car has 16000 mi on…
Passenger side headlamp failed after condensation build up in the headlight assembly. I have the hid headlamps and changed the bulbs checked all the fuses and relays but it still will not work consistently. I took it to the dealer and was told the assembly needed to be changed and it was not…
Driving home on the interstate at the posted 70 mph speed my electronic stability light goes off and the cars engaged suddenly begins to rapidly power down. A few moments later i was unable to maintain 40 mph as the transition revived to 2x normal levels. I was forced to pull off the interstate and…
Led taillights are distracting, especially those with low refresh rates. The human retina takes 1ms to take a snapshot of the world, so lights with a refresh rate below 1000hz should be banned from the roads. Cadillacs in particular are bad, with refresh rates apparently around 60hz or so. I can…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 | 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 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.