2003 Cadillac CTS Cadillac CTS 2003

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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%)

Chart based on 138 repairs.
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2003 Cadillac CTS other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 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

45000 mi Lens on rear deck covering backup lights and around license plate came off in car wash. Broken, over $400.00 to replace. 
75000 mi

US $525
Rear window mechanism broken, part ordered and replaced. 
89000 mi

US $500
Seat belts no longer properly retracting - replaced. 
54000 mi Trunk lid struts failed. Due to change in their design, trunk hinges had to be replaced at a cost of $500. E-mailed Cadillac for solution after returning home. Cadillac offered to arrange for dealer to pay 1/2 of $500 cost of repair. Dealer replaced trunk struts and hinges at no cost. Service manager said that it was the least they could do for a good customer. 

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2003 Cadillac CTS 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

51000 mi

US $105
Replaced the trunk struts. 

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2003 Cadillac CTS Other Problems

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