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EquipmentPart report

2005 Cadillac STS Equipment Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
33,900miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Cadillac STS, 3% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,900 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.

“I purchased 2005 Cadillac STS july 2006 and was told that I could add a GM navigation later however now I am finding out that that is not possible. I am told by Cadillac customer service as well as dealership personnel that if the car doesn't come from the factory with navigation,it can't be added. I'm extremely disappointed at learning this information after the fact.”

NHTSA complaint #10174367, filed 2006-11

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200917%
200812%
200621%
200533%
2004114%
2003113%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac STS

Electrical system
23 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac STS

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