2003 Cadillac CTS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 1% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Airbag light is stuck on. After researching issue there was a recall on the passenger side seat airbag sensor. Called dealer and was told this car wasn't part of the recall for this issue. Seems like the same reason the other cars were recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11110244, filed 2018-07, 107,000 miles“Dt: the consumer states that on 2003 Cadillac CTS it is very hard to get the car seat in and out of the car. There should be some way that the car seat could be put in easier.”
NHTSA complaint #10137098, filed 2005-09, 14,000 miles“While driving vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. The head rest failed. Consumer, and passenger sustained neck injuries. ...consumer and wifve suffered whiplash. It required several months of doctor visits and physical therapy.”
NHTSA complaint #10103370, filed 2004-12Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 3% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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