2008 Cadillac STS: common problems and reliability
An average STS year.
50 owner complaints, most about air bags. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2008 STS?The 2008 Cadillac STS has 50 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Cadillac STS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other STS years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the STS?
Across the 7 STS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2010) to 141 (2006). With 50 complaints, the 2008 STS sits about the same as the model's median of 50.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2008 STS
exterior lighting
Campaign 08V108000GM IS RECALLING 4,586 MY 2008 CADILLAC STS AND STS-V PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, 'TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS' (TPMS). THE STANDARD REQUIRES AN INDICATION TO THE DRIVER FOR CERTAIN TPMS MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN THE SYSTEM DETECTS A MALFUNCTION, THE LOW TIRE WARNING LIGHT SHOULD FLASH FOR ABOUT ONE MINUTE AND THEN STAY ON THE REMAINDER OF THE IGNITION CYCLE. A DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MESSAGE WILL ALSO BE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the STS. See the full STS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used STS listings typically run $6,080–$9,349 across 2005 to 2011 model years.
Other STS model years
Compare every STS year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
Compare the STS against its rivals
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