2001 Cadillac STS

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2001 Cadillac STS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:42.429Z

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
12

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 8 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2005 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 1999 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2001 12 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2003 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2005 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011

2001: 12 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19983
199913
200012
200112
20027
20038
20047
2005101
2006139
200752
200850
200915
20104
20117

Known problem areas

Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Steering

3 of 12 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was driving and power steering went all out. Dealer said it was not abnormal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-31

Structure

2 of 12 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 12 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Tires

1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Cadillac STS equipped with firestone radial tires, size T125/70R/16 and DOT: HYW6H5D2100E4. The contact stated that the spare tire had exploded while in the trunk.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-20

Service brakes

1 of 12 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2001 Cadillac STS reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac STS?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac STS have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.