Sell your Cadillac STS for cash
We buy Cadillac STSs from every year, 2005–2011, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Cadillac STS by year
The STS is a midsize car sold from 2005–2011 with engines including 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl and 4.4L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 368 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–18 | 3 | 101 |
| 2006 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 14–19 | 4 | 139 |
| 2007 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–19 | 2 | 52 |
| 2008 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 1 | 50 |
| 2009 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 15–20 | 0 | 15 |
| 2010 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17–21 | 0 | 4 |
| 2011 STS | 3.6L 6-cyl | 21 | 0 | 7 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Cadillac STS problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your STS, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Cadillac STS: questions
How much is a junk Cadillac STS worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete STSs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Cadillac STSs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2005–2011), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Cadillac STS year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 STS (139). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and engine.
Which Cadillac STS year has the most recalls?
The 2006 STS has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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