The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac STS · 2009
2009 Cadillac STS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Equipment & accessories | 50% |
| Brakes | 50% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1081
Cadillac filed 1081 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant)
- No forward or reverse at launch, output shaft broken - keywords inoperative move no
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 17 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl supercharged | Auto (S6) | RWD | 13 / 19 / 15 | Premium | $5,150 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 15 / 24 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 15 / 22 / 17 | Premium | $4,550 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2005–2011 Cadillac STS, 5.1M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 4 | 146K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 87K |
| Death wobble & steering | 2 | 78K |
| Steering & suspension | 1 | 48K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 42K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 30K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 27K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 27K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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