2003 Cadillac CTS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 5% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car just shut off in the middle of exceleration.........this happen to me 2x... Once to oncoming traffic!!! And the other just before a blue line train ...dealership takes this very lightly.I guess someone has to die first..it is in the shop right now. I have so many issues that I don't think I should be having or had when new too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721447, filed 2015-05, 79,000 miles“My vehicle is under recall for the ignition. I have had problems with the ignition switch getting stuck when starting the car and a couple of times while the car was running but stopped. I have called my dealer and contacted Cadillac and no one has the part. I drive with hand controls am only 5'2 so I am unable to sit farther back as suggested on the Cadillac website page. Where can I get this fixed. Now.”
NHTSA complaint #10637992, filed 2014-09, 75,000 miles“6 disc cd changer continues to get stuck, after attempting and failing to get cds to eject, I have come to start my car in the morning and they had ejected themselves over night. Other times a continuous noise if power to radio was on would emit as if system was trying to eject cds on it's own but nothing would ever come out. In the end, resulting to even if power to radio was off, cd player still was making weird sounds even if key was not in ignition. All night and day the cd player would emit random noises that I believe may of caused my battery to be destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690979, filed 2015-02, 34,000 miles“2003 CTS - service tracking system began to display and engage frequently. Took to local dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. Problem continued and began vibrating badly and pulling toward left (unable to brake). Returned vehicle several times before they replaced steering sensor $650.00. Two months later began to lose power immediately after start up, dealer replaced battery. While driving vehicle home problem began again. Displayed low battery, then multiple warning lights for service (ABS, tracking, airbag ect...). …”
NHTSA complaint #10363493, filed 2010-11, 70,000 miles“The frame has rusted out on both sides under the front of the car where the manufacturer installed water lines that dripped on the frame causing it to rust completely through on one side and the other is almost there. The dealership and an auto body man told me that it was not safe to drive. I have done everything to take good care of my car so that I could keep it for a long time. I cannot drive or even sell my car. This is a defect for the 2003 but has not been called and I want to know why? I want my car fixed by the manufacturer....”
NHTSA complaint #10853813, filed 2016-04Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 30% |
| 2018 | 1 | 13% |
| 2017 | 4 | 15% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 7 | 10% |
| 2012 | 7 | 11% |
| 2011 | 5 | 5% |
| 2010 | 7 | 10% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
| 2008 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 | 9 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2003 Cadillac CTS
56 complaintsBrakes
47 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsExterior lighting
37 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsElectronic stability control
22 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsFuel system
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology