2008 Cadillac STS Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 16%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Cadillac STS, 16% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“I was stopped at a red light and was rear ended by a car going 40. The car started on fire in the rear of the vehicle and burned pretty bad. I have to get a new car due to the significant damage resulting from the fire, I'm just happy my kids weren't with me at the time. I have herniated and bulging discs in my cervical and lumbar, which were found by mri. Not sure what happened with this car but thought it important to let the general public know about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10673063, filed 2015-01, 96,000 miles“I have a 2008 Cadillac STS and I cant read the dash instruments in the daylight, the dealer says there is nothing they can do about it. I just leased an hrr chevy and it is the same way , I have owned lots of cars in my time and never had a problem like this . Seam like this would be a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10365016, filed 2010-11, 10 miles“The contact owns 2008 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to recognize the key fob. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10693349, filed 2015-03, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Service TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor message and TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the sensor was replaced and reprogrammed on multiple occasions; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V108000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact left a message with a service manager at the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470831, filed 2022-06, 57,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac STS. The contact stated that the battery was replaced twice within the past two months. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and the contact was informed that there were no failures located within the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that an investigation would be opened. The contact was awaiting the results of the investigation. The failure mileage was 19,500 and the current mileage is 20,700. Updated 03/07/11”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 43% |
| 2009 | 1 | 7% |
| 2008 | 8 | 16% |
| 2007 | 11 | 21% |
| 2006 | 21 | 15% |
| 2005 | 23 | 23% |
| 2004 | 1 | 14% |
| 2003 | 3 | 38% |
| 2002 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 8% |
| 2000 | 3 | 25% |
| 1999 | 6 | 46% |
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac STS
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac STS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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