2005 Cadillac STS vs 2005 Toyota Prius
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Cadillac STS | 2005 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 101 | 1,051 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 625 | 222 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 102 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 46 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac STS | Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 346 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 178 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 128 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 64 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 0 | 68 |
| Power Train | 18 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 71 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 55 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 11 |
2005 Cadillac STS
2005 Toyota Prius
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.