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2003 Cadillac CTS airbags problems

36 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 102,000. 17 crashes reported.

owner complaints
36
of this car's complaints
12%
typical mileage
102,000
crashes
17
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    4
  • Side/window
    3
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Cadillac CTS airbags problems in other years

20032005201020152018

Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 Cadillac CTS airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 10No deployment 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2003 Cadillac CTS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2020 · Airbags · FL

The check air bag warning keeps coming on. When brought to dealer to fix they said it was not under recall and it needs to be since others having the same issue. This is a safety issue.

Filed Dec 26, 2018 · Airbags · 131,063 miles · SC

Drs airbag light on on dash

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · 107,000 miles · OK

Airbag light is stuck on. After researching issue there was a recall on the passenger side seat airbag sensor. Called dealer and was told this car wasn't part of the recall for this issue. Seems like the same reason the other cars were recalled.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Airbags · 87,000 miles · AL

I purchased a 2003 cadillac cts from car mart in anniston, alabama on or about may 5, 2017. Shortly after signing the contract, which included an airbag reference, the service airbag lights came on. They come on at random times and include service airbag andrew airbag icon. I did not notice that the bottom of the airbag on the driver steering wheel had a small crack across it that you could actually see the airbag container. After being assured that an excutive of the company would review our contract and get back with me on this complaint around 2 weeks after taking possession of vechicle. As of today I have have not been contacted even after calling and leaving messages. I was driving down hwy.78 west when the lights first came on and continue to do so at random times. My wife is short so she is almost up to the steering wheel. I also have a 5 yr old daughter. I am in constant fear and worry that the airbag will deploy prematurely or when hitting a small pothole. I have checked for any recalls from the manufacturer and there are none. I would truly appreciate any assistance I can get to correct this problem. It is an accident waiting to happen.

Filed Dec 24, 2017 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

Traction control always come on,air bags lights on,cuts off if idle to long

Filed Sep 25, 2017 · Airbags · MN · crash

On the morning of 9/21/2017 I was in a accident. The front of my car above the bumper was smashed in the engine was pushed bk and is tipped. Not one of my air bags went off in the accident. My son was in the back seat of my car. By the airbags not going loff I could've died and my son would've been motherless.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Airbags · 115,000 miles · IL · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. After shifting the vehicle into the reverse position, the air bags deployed independently. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated two days prior to the failure. The contact received minor pain, which did not require medical attention. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. The worden-martin buick gmc dealer (1404 n dunlap st, savoy, il) was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 125,000 miles · AL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 cadillac cts. While driving out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled and abruptly shut down. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained neck, shoulder, and head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Airbags · 31,500 miles · AZ

Passenger seat belt (female) assembly using a takata initiator (cylinder alongside the seat) for airbag deployment sensor failure. Dealer says parts in no longer made, no one makes aftermarket parts for the SRS, therefore no repair can be made and jeopardizes safety and omits the purpose of an SRS.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without any warning causing the contact to loose control and crashed into a house. The air bag did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed destroyed and was towed. The contact sustained strain pelvis bone and injuries to the wrist, and nose which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Questions about the 2003 Cadillac CTS airbags

Does the 2003 Cadillac CTS have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 Cadillac CTS, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2003 Cadillac CTS airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 102,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac CTS airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Cadillac CTS have bad airbags?

The Cadillac CTS model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (87 complaints), 2005 (74 complaints) and 2007 (64 complaints).

Other 2003 Cadillac CTS problems

Engine 67Electrical 56Brakes 47Lights 37Steering 28Driver assistance 25Transmission 25Acceleration 24Body 22Fuel system 11Suspension 11Visibility 9Tires 8Wheels 4Seats 3Seat belts 1

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