2004 Cadillac STS Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Cadillac STS, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Both headlights had blind paths, almost opaque, resulting in extremely reduced visibility during night driving. Thus, obstructing consumer's view while driving. Service manager at the dealership indicated that vehicle was operating as designed by the manufacturer. Called NHTSA and filed a complaint with them.”
NHTSA complaint #10079487, filed 2004-06Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac STS
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac STS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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