2004 Cadillac CTS electrical system problems
34 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2004 Cadillac CTS, which is 12% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 91,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 91,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Several issues with the 2004 cadillac to report. #1 (most significant) the rear seat child seat latch mechanism does not work. I had this inspected by the dealership and then admitted that the design is defective and will not properly latch and hold the belt. Any wiggling of the seat will loosen the belt through the latch. The cadi does not have a lock type mechanism where you pull the belt all the way out and then it won't give. They claim the latch mechanism will hold.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 cadillac cts. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, it did not start. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The failure was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not notified. Meanwhile, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v024000 (air bags), 10v105000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 14v394000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac CTS
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Brakes 41 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
- Suspension 16 complaints