2004 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2004

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2004 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (8%)

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2004 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

400-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

36000 mi Replace Front Right Shock 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

113000 mi

US $1500
Wheel Bearings (3 of them Failed) 
113500 mi

US $980
Replaced the "steering rack". There was an ungodly grinding one day. PWR Steering fluid was slowly leaking into the rack boots for 1+ yrs! Look for low PWR Steering fluid loss OVER TIME. You see it check the RACK that is your issue! 
116200 mi The steering rack that was replaced a short while ago had failed. It was under warranty so there was no bill for this repair. The rack although losing very little fluid (none on the ground) failed again, it also made a horrid noise. 
186000 mi

US $182
My car had the original struts and shocks that came with the car and they needed to be replaced. I paid $528.92 in labor and $483.11 in aftermarket parts that the dealer put on. 
196000 mi

US $224
Sway bars were replaced due to lateral swaying of the car at speeds above 60 mph. 
25000 mi Front Lower Control arms both replaced due to squeeky noise from underneath 
140500 mi

US $35
Noise coming from rear passenger side hub and bearing, Replaced hub and bearing no more noise. 
70118 mi

C $100
Warranty: Front end clunks - Replace swaybar links, struts and wheel alignment. 
77000 mi

US $550
Broken Strut , right side. Also had to replace control arm part was expesive $360. 
173800 mi

US $370
Notice oil leak on floor of garage, drive side of vehicle, reported this to service tech. found power steering hose had a leak. replaced hose. 
32000 mi Steering column makes creaking noise. Dealer replaced steering rack. 
66000 mi

US $650
Replaced steering rack and pinion 
67000 mi Both tie rod ends in front suspension broke. 
94860 mi

C $400
Replaced both tie rods, seems one of them broke, then when it was fixed, the other one broke as well. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

20000 mi  

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2004 Cadillac CTS Suspension Problems

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