MYRModel Year Report

2005 Cadillac STS

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2005 Cadillac STS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:59.096Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
101
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2005: 101 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and ignition.

CRASHFIRE
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After leaving restaurant got into car and adjusted driver seat, proceeded to exit,approached stop light, then heard faint popping sound then smelled odor and saw smoke.immediately pulled into adjacent restaurant across street,exited vehicle and car...

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-10-08

Also filed under Seats

Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 MPH smoke was detected inside the vehicle. Fifteen minutes later the vehicle was engulfed with smoke. The occupants got out of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-07

Also filed under Seats

Dt: the contact's wife drove the vehicle to the grocery store. She parked the vehicle and went in the store. When she came out she noticed people were looking over an embankment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-01

Power train

22% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing seal and differential unit.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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el carro se bloquea tanto en direccion como en velocidades. pareciera ser que pierde brake fluid and gasoline

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-01-18

Also filed under Service brakes

The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the contact became aware of a fluid leak. There was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-31

Engine

12% · 12 reports

Air bags

11% · 11 reports
CRASH

Service brakes

7% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2006-03-23Fuel system, gasoline06V020000 Certain vehicles equipped with V6 engines may have a condition where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine. This condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indicator light…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with new software free of charge. Owners were notified in December 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    2006-05-03Suspension06V125000 Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. The recall began on May 3, 2006. Owners may contact…

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  3. I
    2007-07-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-27 Failure of the rear differential
  4. R
    2008-02-08Power train07V589000 On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.Cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V020000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06V125000 · Suspension
  • Recall 07V589000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Cadillac STS?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac STS have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

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