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%)

Chart based on 146 repairs.
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2004 Cadillac CTS other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 13 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

46000 mi  
54000 mi

US $2000
Subrame broke, replaced. 
38000 mi

US $200
Defective door panel. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

91000 mi

US $150
Car makes a slight hissing until 3rd gear. They couldn't find the hissing. Plastic separating the car from the road came loose and hit the road while driving, broke. Plastic fasteners fell off or dryrotted. Aftermarket warranty considered it trim, denied coverage. Bought the piece from Cadillac myself. Several problems. Plastic separating the car from the road came loose and hit the road while driving, broke. Also car makes a slight hissing until 3rd gear. They couldn't find the hissing. 
70566 mi

US $56
battery hold down was missing and car didn't pass inspection. Battery hold down bracket was replaced. 
55000 mi

US $55
Driver side mirror fell off. What a drag. Had to purchase another at a glass shop for $45.00. Cadillac wanted $280.00. What a s--- deal. 
44000 mi Bought the car on a Wednesday, by Friday Check Engine Light on and reduced power, took car in Saturday after calling dealership who said to come in then. they checked and said it had lose gas cap and reset the alarm. 
44640 mi replace drivers side wiper arm,no cost on warranty 
70100 mi

C $652
trunk struts replaced also 

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2004 Cadillac CTS 4-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

43000 mi Both Catalytic Converters on my CTS-V were bad (gutted, nothing left in them at all) and needed to be replaced. 

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2004 Cadillac CTS Other Problems

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