2008 Cadillac STS vs 2008 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Cadillac STS | 2008 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 1,497 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,037 | 222 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 152 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–20 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 55,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac STS | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 579 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 235 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 171 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 156 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 145 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 77 |
| Structure | 0 | 68 |
| Power Train | 6 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 10 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 79 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 58 |
| Stalling | 0 | 51 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 8 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 7 |
2008 Cadillac STS
2008 Toyota Prius
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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.