2004 Cadillac CTS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,500 miles.
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.
“Vehicle goes into theft mode while driving, locking the driver and passengers inside the car. Windows cannot be rolled down and doors cannot be unlocked. Car stops showing speed, fuel level, etc. In motion on city streets. Also happens when parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11363709, filed 2020-10, 74,500 miles“Brakes go to the floor when turning right. Abs/tc kicks on but car does not stop. Reported to dealer and they said they couldn't fix it because it doesn't happen all of the time. Almost had many accidents and recently avoided hitting pedestrian. Car is sitting until we find out what is wrong with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10410885, filed 2011-07, 53,000 miles“Service theft system has came on randomly which would not let the car be moved out of park. Which also causes the key to not be removed from ignition. The car also has intermittent starts and can be jumped at the starter relay in the fuse panel. This all happened when the car was stationary. It makes the gas gauge and temperature gauge not work but speed and RPM do work.t he lights on the shitter do not work along with rc not functioning and theft symbol showing on instrument cluster also..”
NHTSA complaint #10918044, filed 2016-10, 130,000 miles“On or about february of 2007, september 2008, june 2008 and march 2010, my 2004 Cadillac CTS's RPM fluctuated from 1 to 3 at a high speed while driving and while parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10317258, filed 2010-03, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac CTS. While driving various speeds, the check engine, service air bag, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the rear of the vehicle made noises. Patriot auto sales in cleveland, ohio was made aware of the failures and scheduled a service appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 160,000. The VIN was not available.”
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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 2004 Cadillac CTS
52 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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