2004 Cadillac CTS vs 2004 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 1,016 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 566 | 298 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 89 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,376 mi | 92,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 52 | 347 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 250 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 145 |
| Steering | 14 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 58 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 44 |
| Structure | 17 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 54 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 27 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 10 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 62 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 16 |
2004 Cadillac CTS
2004 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.