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2005 Cadillac STS 2WD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Cadillac STS is a mid-sized luxury 4-door sedan manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was marketed in China as the SLS through 2013.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 15 | 23 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE WARNING CHIME.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
145 complaints filed by owners for this model year (20 involving a crash, 7 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD?
EPA figures for the 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD?
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Cadillac STS 2WD, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.