MYRModel Year Report

2008 Cadillac STS

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2008 Cadillac STS
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:38.379Z

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
50
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

22% 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 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 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 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 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 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 50 complaints 2008 50 2009: 15 complaints 2009 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011

2008: 50 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.

Air bags

22% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Was involved in and accident with the front grill, radiator, hood, and driver door had been severely damaged. Airbags never ejected.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-07

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac STS. While driving 35 MPH, the contact was involved in a head-on crash and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-20

Engine

18% · 9 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Dealership had ownership of car and should have replaced the timing chain before selling car to me, which they did not and after time for repairs to be done before time ran out, I had to pay for repairs, causing me be be out $3000+ dollars for...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-27

I purchased this car in January of 2010 from apple Chevrolet Cadillac located in york pa. When I purchased this car I bought it used however it still had the remaining manufactures powertrain warranty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-16

Electrical system

18% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was stopped at a red light and was rear ended by a car going 40. The car started on fire in the rear of the vehicle and burned pretty bad.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-16

Power train

12% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Steering

10% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-03-18Exterior lighting08V108000 GM is recalling 4,586 my 2008 Cadillac STS and STS-v passenger vehicles for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, 'tire pressure monitoring systems'

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the remote control door lock receiver module free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2008 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V108000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Cadillac STS?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac STS have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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