Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Cadillac CTS has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 224 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V542000 Fuel Pump Electrical Terminal Overheating NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V394000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V105000 FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V024000 FRONTAL AND ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V273000 GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL NUT/WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V346000 GM/FMVSS 207/FRONT BUCKET SEAT ATTACHMENTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 52 complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Service Brakes 21 complaints
- Structure 17 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
Of the 224 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 224 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Cadillac CTS shows below-average reliability due to 224 owner complaints and six recall campaigns. Notable issues include the power train, electrical system, and airbag-related problems. The data suggests a higher-than-average risk of failures in multiple areas, though specific mileage data is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | Unknown | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Battery replacement
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Power train vibrations
- Electrical system failures
- Airbag warning lights
- Brake pedal softness
- Steering wheel play
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Cadillac CTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.