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2009 Cadillac STS

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 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.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
4.6L 8-cyl Automatic (S6) Premium 15 24 18 494
3.6L 6-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 17 26 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

24 complaints filed by owners for this model year (7 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Air Bags 5 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 4 Steering 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2009 Cadillac STS?

EPA figures for the 2009 Cadillac STS reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Cadillac STS?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Cadillac STS in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 2009 Cadillac STS?

Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA for the 2009 Cadillac STS, most often about: Air Bags, Electronic Stability Control (esc), Steering. 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.