Cadillac SLS years to avoid
No model year of the Cadillac SLS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Cadillac SLS years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Cadillac SLS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Cadillac SLS problems
All model years combined.
- Engine11
- Electrical6
- Body3
- Driver assistance2
- Brakes2
- Tires1
- Steering1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
- Acceleration1
Cadillac SLS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 95 | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | 75 | 10 | Engine | 87,000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 | - | 11 | Engine | 70,700 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1999 | - | 5 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Cadillac SLS
What years of the Cadillac SLS should you avoid?
No single model year of the Cadillac SLS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac SLS?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac SLS?
Engine, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (6) and body (3).
How many recalls does the Cadillac SLS have?
1 recall between 1999 and 2004. The 2000 model year has the most, with 1.
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