2004 Cadillac CTS steering problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Cadillac CTS — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am writing regarding a recent incident regarding the left front control arm of our 2004 CTS Cadillac. There was a recall for the lower control arm ball nut/washer attaching the control arm, which could lead to disengagement of the control arm, disengagement of the wheel and tire, and possible…”
filed Sep 2, 2024
“Recent incident regarding the left front control arm of our 2004 CTS Cadillac. There was a recall for the lower control arm ball nut/washer attaching the control arm, which could lead to disengagement of the control arm, disengagement of the wheel and tire, and possible crash. We purchased the car…”
filed Jul 15, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD…Campaign 04V273000 · Jun 9, 2004
Steering problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 7 | 27% |
| 2016 CTS | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 CTS | 3 | 7% |
| 2014 CTS | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 CTS | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 CTS | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 CTS | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 CTS | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 CTS | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 CTS | 4 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.