Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (15.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 · 15.3% | Recalled | Recall 14V394000 |
| Air Bags | 30 · 9.6% | not available | — |
| Engine | 29 · 9.3% | not available | — |
| Steering | 22 · 7% | Recalled | Recall 03V115000 |
| Service Brakes | 21 · 6.7% | Recalled | Recall 10V105000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 20 · 6.4% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 313 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 14V394000 · 2014 · reported 07/02/2014
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 10V105000 · 2010 · reported 03/17/2010
THE BRAKE HOSE-TUBE INTERFACE MAY RUPTURE SUDDENLY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND INCREASE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V250000 · 2003 · reported 07/15/2003
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 03V115000 · 2003 · reported 03/24/2003
AN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT COULD LOOSEN, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER AND LOWER STEERING SHAFTS CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DISPLAYED MULTIPLE FAILURES OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WOULD…”NHTSA complaint 10264052 — filed 04/03/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN JANUARY 2005. ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, CAR SHUT DOWN AT WILL GOING 5 MILES PER HOUR OR 65 MILES PER HOUR. STABILIZING…”NHTSA complaint 10197676 — filed 07/27/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CADILLAC CTS (THE CONTACT WAS NOT SURE IF MODEL WAS CORRECT). WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE PULLED…”NHTSA complaint 10197323 — filed 07/24/2007 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 48 of 313 NHTSA complaints (15.3%), followed by air bags (30), engine (29), steering (22). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
313 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 29 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 14V394000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
