Cadillac STS years to avoid
The Cadillac STS years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2008, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
610
Total complaints
7
Recall campaigns
1998–2011
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
STS years to avoid
Every STS year
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac STS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the STS years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2008, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Cadillac STS?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among STS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac STS have?
Across all model years, the STS has 7 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 610 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.