2002 Cadillac STS Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Cadillac STS, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 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.
“104,000 miles - total brake line failure when driving on street at 35 MPH. Managed to pull over then got car to goodyear. Brake fluid drained out completely because of brake line tapping against transmission casing over time. Casing was dented in several places. Was 5 minutes away from getting on freeway at 70 MPH. Could have been deadly. See this same design flaw of the line placement has been reported by others. God is good and was watching over me for sure.”
NHTSA complaint #10935327, filed 2016-12, 104,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Cadillac STS. The contact felt that the vehicle was not braking properly while driving 15 MPH. She took the vehicle to a repair shop and the mechanic found holes in the brake line that were three inches apart, which rubbed against the housing for the transmission. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that she must take the vehicle to a dealer to confirm that the failure existed. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but the contact does not know if she will be responsible for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276725, filed 2009-07, 66,700 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 29% |
| 2009 | 3 | 20% |
| 2008 | 3 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 2 | 25% |
| 2002 | 3 | 43% |
| 2001 | 2 | 17% |
| 2000 | 2 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Cadillac STS
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Cadillac STS
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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