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2003 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (53%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 138 repairs.
2003 Cadillac CTS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
220-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | automatic seat adjustment is irregular. Said it was something they couldn't verify |
| 36000 mi US $345 |
Wiper motor continued to run when car running. Had to pull the fuse in engine compartment to turn off wipers. Replaced the Circuit Board on the motor. |
| 86000 mi US $2065 |
Air bag light - Sensor valve cover found leaking during repair |
| 59411 mi | Window motor |
| 64000 mi US $985 |
No cold air, Bad repair Job |
| 79000 mi US $800 |
replaced 6cd player, player only clicked would not play. dealer replaced with refurbished unit. |
| 88000 mi US $413 |
replaced rear window regulator and motor |
| 95000 mi US $770 |
driver door electrics not working. Removed door panel, discovered plug not completely connected. Checked system everything works fine |
| 71300 mi C $100 |
Cranking signal for security system, electronic piggy-back harness ordered and to be installed this week. |
| 71920 mi C $100 |
Returning security system errors after harness installed. I read the codes and it appears to have a communication error that may be caused by a power loss, it is currently working after the dealership cleared the error codes, however I expect same issue |
| 86180 mi $300 |
Window regulator failure |
| 83000 mi | Right external mirror mechanism replaced (curb-view-while-in-reverse was intermittently moving to show the wrong objects) A/C compressor replaced (below specs) |
| 89000 mi US $500 |
Compass and external temperature sensor replaced because inaccurate. |
| 106000 mi US $400 |
A/C Compressor replaced |
| 92000 mi US $130 |
Replaced rear window regulator and motor. |
| 126000 mi US $36 |
Window regulator failed on passenger rear window. Ordered new part on eBay and replaced unit using the original motor. Repair successful. |
| 126000 mi US $88 |
FM / Wireless antenna above headliner near rear window went bad. Ordered replacement online and exchanged unit. |
| 127000 mi US $30 |
AC blew hot air. Diagnosed as bad compressor & condenser. Estimated to cost $1700 to repair. Chose to sell the car. |
| 84400 mi US $1758 |
A/C compressor seized. |
2003 Cadillac CTS 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 31000 mi | Right front driving lamp going on and off-dealer changed the lamp, did not fix the problem. |
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