2005 Cadillac STS Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Cadillac STS, 18% of all 101 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 STS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 18% of 101 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 101
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 68,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Cadillac STS transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 10, 2007, latest Jan 31, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Cadillac STS
- NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by STS model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200518 (18%)
- 200613 (9%)
- 20075 (10%)
- 20086 (12%)
- 20091 (7%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20110 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Cadillac STS have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Cadillac STS, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
- Which Cadillac STS year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Cadillac STS has the most transmission complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2005.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Cadillac STS?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Cadillac STS concerns the transmission: 07V589000.