2011 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 2011 Cadillac STS. That ranks 10th out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 36,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 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 2011 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 | 43% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 29% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 14% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 14% | 59,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Cadillac STS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 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 steering wheel became uncontrollable while idle and can't turn the steering wheel without picking up speed. While stopped you can't turn the steering wheel, it's like trying to turn it while the engine is off.
We own a 2011 cadillac sts. Recently my wife was leaving for work and all of a sudden i felt the house shake. My wife was reversing out of the driveway when she applied the brakes. The pedal was so hard she could not press the pedal down. To avoid a crash she put the car into drive to keep it from…
2011 cadillac sts. Consumer writes in regards to cruise control activated on its own. *smd updated 09/17/15*lj updated 09/21/15.*jb updated 09/22/15*jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 cadillac sts. While driving at 40 mph, all the instrument panel lights failed to illuminate, the navigation system failed to function, and the back up sensors chimed without any object behind the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart…
When i backed out of my carport and applied my brakes it wouldn't stop. I took it to the dealership and they couldn't make the car do it again. The brakes when i back up still does not stop my car intermittently, until i step on brakes 3 or 4 times. This is frightening. The dealership wouldn't even…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 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 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Cadillac STS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.