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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 15 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

23000 mi

US $89
worn rubber bushing 
38000 mi

US $1800
 
54000 mi

US $2500
Transmission replaced. 
8500 mi Rear Differential 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

38560 mi Rear end pinion seal leaking. Replaced under Certified Cadillac Warranty. 
85000 mi

US $4500
Serious issue, cars traction control was kicking on ever time I accelerated. Took it in. Inter cooler had busted, engine coolant mixed with transmission fluid seals expanded. Had to replace radiator and the transmission. 
47000 mi

US $2200
TRANSMISSION JUNK AT 47000MILES,,,CAR WAS A RENTAL/LEASE,,,,PURCHASED CAR WITH 44,000MILES,,,3MNTHS LATER COLD WISCONSIN WEATHER,,,,32TEMP OR LESS,,TRANS SLIPPED,,,5SPEED AUTO,,REPAIRED,,,$4200/DEALER / COST 1500,,INTERNET,$700 INSTALLED 
127720 mi

C $900
transmission radiator leaked fluid, unable to drive vehicle replaced radiator & fluid 
101000 mi

US $1000
transmission cooler lines failed, mixing coolant with transmission fluid 
19000 mi Rear drivetrain whine at 60+ mph. R&R rear differential 
115000 mi

US $810
Told the tech. that i had noticed a small oil leak on the garage floor near the rear end. Replaced the rear differential pinion seal and flange. 
199000 mi

US $168
Shifter was making clanging noise when moved from park to drive/drive to park. 
78000 mi Also replaced rear axle seals. 
145000 mi

US $325
Rubber doughnuts at either end of driveshaft cracked and center support rubber gone. The rubber bushing in the shift lever on the transmission was also gone and since the bushing isn't replaceable I had to buy the whole linkage. 
121000 mi

US $1580
Transmission cooling radiator developed a substantial hole. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS Transmission Problems

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