There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac STS, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Cadillac STS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 1
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Suspension › Rear — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 10,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Cadillac STS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 2, 2015
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 contact stated that the manufacturer was not sure of when the part would be available. The recall was listed as 14405, but was not listed on the safercar.gov website. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Suspension · at 83,500 miles · reported Jun 13, 2011
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 offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,500.
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Nov 20, 2007
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 months, has caused us great repairs and expenses and loss of confidence in the name cadillac's. The first repair was with the fan motor for the air conditioning, which cost $240. The next major repair was the fuel pump, which cost $600. The brakes are next, but that is expected from a three year old…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 5,350 miles · reported Jun 16, 2005
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 that my family has experienced; one month ago my 7 year old son burned his leg on the tailpipe as well. His burn was much worse - it blistered and bled and scabbed over. He was climbing into the back of the vehicle to retrieve an item from the trunk. I believe that cadillac needs to fix the tailpipes…
Air Bags · at 561 miles · reported Dec 25, 2004
On 12/5/04 I parked our new (561 miles) 2004 cadillac deville at the covered west palm beach airport parking lot. I left on business and returned to the car at 7:30 PM on thursday, 12/9/04. I got into the driver's side, put the key in the ignition and started the car. The two front and passenger side airbags airbags deployed! The driver bag raked up the inside of my right forearm (Which was still holding the key in the ignition) and then hit me in the left side of my face. I was suffering from a terrible cold at the time and had to sit there and inhale the dust from the bags until I could get…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Cadillac STS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Cadillac STS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Cadillac STS?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by air bags (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 10,000 miles.
Are Cadillac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Cadillac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.