2003 Cadillac CTS electrical system problems
57 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2003 Cadillac CTS, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 40 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 40 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the engine stalled. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle pushing it off the road. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back injuries that required medical attention and the other driver sustained hip injuries that also required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.
The contact owns a 2003 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly stalled and the instrument panel would illuminate. The message stating "starting disabled remove key" would display. The contact stated that they would be able to coast and restart the vehicle. Other times the contact would have to pull over to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Cadillac CTS
- Engine 62 complaints
- Brakes 49 complaints
- Lighting 39 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Cruise control 24 complaints
- Stability control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 22 complaints