Model year record
2004 Cadillac STS recalls & problems
The 2004 Cadillac STS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 7 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2004 Cadillac STS.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lightingHeadlights | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 1 | — |
| Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump | 1 | — |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| SuspensionRear | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
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 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 › Rear
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 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 › Delivery › Fuel pump
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 VEHICLE. THE OTHER CADILLAC'S WE HAD WERE ALSO USED VEHICLES AND NEVER REQUIRED MAJOR REPAIRS SUCH…
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
VARIOUS DASH WARNING LIGHTS KEPT LIGHTING UP, BUT DEALER COULD FIND NO PROBLEM WITH CAR. THE CAR IS A DEVILLE . *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2 injuries
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 ON THE CAR BY EITHER SHORTENING THEM BY 3/4" OR 1 INCH, OR BY EXTENDING THE BUMPER SOMEHOW. THIS…
- Air bagsCrash1 injury
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 THEM ALL DEFLATED. I MANAGED TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT…
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAD BLIND PATHS, ALMOST OPAQUE, RESULTING IN EXTREMELY REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THUS, OBSTRUCTING CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OPERATING AS DESIGNED BY THE MANUFACTURER. CALLED NHTSA AND FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THEM. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.