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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Frontal Offset Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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| Structure/Safety Cage |
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Injury Measures
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| Head/Neck |
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| Chest |
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| Leg/foot, left |
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Important:
Frontal crash
test ratings can
be compared only
among vehicles
of similar
weight.
<p>The Cadillac STS was introduced in the 2005 model year as a replacement for the Seville.</p>
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head hit the B-pillar, roof rail, and grab handle.
Measures taken from the neck, chest, and legs indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. A high head acceleration occurred when the dummy's head hit the steering wheel through the airbag, indicating that head injuries would be possible. Head accelerations from the B-pillar, roof rail, and grab handle hit were low.
2005 Cadillac STS 4-door
3909
front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
116
196
73
3.6 L V6
17
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset
and side impact crash tests to
estimate the crashworthiness of a
vehicle. These results are good
indicators of how a frontal and side
impact can structurally impact a
2005 CADILLAC STS
.
The crashworthiness data for
this
2005 CADILLAC STS
was provided by the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn more
about these crash test results.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2005 CADILLAC STS
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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74
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Better than average
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Collision Index
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116
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Average
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Theft Index
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Not rated
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Not rated
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2005 CADILLAC STS
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2005 CADILLAC STS
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2005 CADILLAC STS
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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17,462
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V020000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
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Description:
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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. If the engine stops running, the operator will not be able to restart the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ECM) with new software free of charge. Owners were notified in December 2005 and asked to maintain at least 1/4 of a tank fuel level to avoid this condition until the parts are available. The recall is expected to begin during March 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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Recall date:
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05-03-2006
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Units potentially affected:
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23,077
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NHTSA campaign number:
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06V125000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:REAR
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Description:
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Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld. If this were to occur, the affected rear wheel would be able to turn in or out, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash. Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment. The recall began on May 3, 2006. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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This 2005 CADILLAC STS safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
2005 CADILLAC STS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years unlimited miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance and alternate transportation for years or miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, and tires. All models include roadside assistance and alternate transportation.
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This 2005 CADILLAC STS warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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At last, Cadillac builds a world-class luxury car.
By Tom Lankard, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Cadillac STS may not threaten BMW's grip on the fun-to-drive crown, but it's definitely arrived when put up against Audi, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. People who enjoy getting where they're going as much if not more than being there but who pine for luxury touches and good ol' American V8 power need no longer compromise. Come on home.New Car Test Drive correspondent Tom Lankard is based in Northern California. |
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Overview:
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There's a new game in town, and the 2005 Cadillac STS is writing the rules. At long last, Cadillac has delivered on the promise of the original Seville Touring Sedan: a car that people who like to drive will want to drive. The new STS gets GM's newest V6 and V8 engines, both of which boast the latest in computerized engine management and variable valve timing. The result is smooth, efficient power. And speaking of smooth, the new STS offers a choice of suspensions, too, from the traditional, keyed more to commuting, to the extraordinary, actively compensating for and adjusting to a host of inputs, large and small, smooth and sharp. But the headline here is that the STS returns to rear-wheel drive, an essential element for truly spirited driving. All-wheel drive can be had as well, putting the STS head to head with the best of the world in the handling competition. There's much more in the hardware and technology arenas, but enough of the gearhead stuff. STS is blessed with Cadillac's best interior ever, with comfortable but supportive seats that are infinitely adjustable, ample storage space, and superior sound systems. Most important, state-of-the-art occupant safety is standard. Cadillac's top management rolled the dice. It empowered its stylists and engineers to create an all-new STS, one designed and outfitted from the tires up with one goal in sight: a car meant to bring as much joy and pleasure to the driver as it does comfort and convenience to the passengers. If the 2005 STS is any gauge, there's new life in the wreath and crest.
Read the complete
2005 Cadillac STS review
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