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Cadillac CTS-VModel year report

2004 Cadillac CTS-V Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
80,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 5.7L 8-cyl RWD · 14 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering (2) and suspension (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 79 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I was traveling at night on I-95 in florida at 70mph w/cruise control engaged. Vehicle suddenly fell out of 6th gear and engine over-revved to red-line causing engine to shut off completely (as it is designed to do) - resulting in sudden loss of vehicle speed, total loss of power steering and power brakes. I managed to guide vehicle safely to shoulder of road (only because traffic was light). I collected my thoughts and got vehicle re-started as normal. I continued on my trip but without using cruise control. …”

NHTSA complaint #10714607, filed 2015-05, 80,000 miles

Suspension: “I have or had a 2004 Cadillac Cts-V. It had given me some problems with turning. Several times when I made turns onto another street or even when I took an on ramp onto an interstate, I have lost control of my car. It seems to loose traction, like the traction control got turned off (which it hadn't) and began drifting/swerving on the road which has almost caused an accident several times, until finally it did. Thanksgiving of 2017 it finally did cause an accident and a death of one of my friends. …”

NHTSA complaint #11064222, filed 2018-01, 68,500 miles

Electrical system: “Key got stuck in ignition in the start position. Car won't start neither turn off completely won't turn off leaving lights on the dash board on thus causing the battery to run dead. My traction automatically engage with a warn signal service traction control and brake system.”

NHTSA complaint #11032959, filed 2017-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,500 and 170,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5033%50–7533%75–1000%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 80,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20152201720182
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2004 Cadillac CTS-V version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CTS-V RWD5.7L 8-cyl6-speed manual142317$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 79 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 79 bulletins →

Other model years of the Cadillac CTS-V

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2011743,4500———Not enough data
2005783,0001—16—Not enough data
2004580,0001—17—Not enough data

All Cadillac CTS-V model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (80% of the total), followed by steering with 2.

Has the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V get?

The EPA rates the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V (CTS-V, 5.7L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 14 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Cadillac CTS-V reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,000 miles and the middle half falls between 68,500 and 170,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.