2004 Cadillac CTS brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 41 complaints for the 2004 Cadillac CTS, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was in the right lane of a highway leading to an off ramp at about 35 -40 MPH when traffic stopped suddenly. When I jammed on the brakes the pedal went unusually low, the ABS also seemed to fail resulting in the brakes locking, car skidding and considerable stopping distance (well over 100ft). I hit the bumper of the car in front of me and slid into a curb. Car was towed to a dealer who noted that the master cylinder was shot and the brakes were spongy.
If you turn to the right at a slow speed to stop or park the brakes gives out. The wipers start and stop at times in the off position.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 34 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints