Model year guide

2008 Cadillac STS-V

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Cadillac STS-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2008 Cadillac STS-V at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined15 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Cadillac STS-V recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2008 Cadillac STS-V.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Cadillac STS-V MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,500
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$15,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Cadillac STS-V costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$27,500
Fuel only$27,500
Per mile$0.37

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
197.6 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
58.3 in
Wheelbase
116.5 in
Curb weight
4,295 lb
Front track
61.4 in
Rear track
61.4 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Cadillac STS-V. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Cadillac STS-V

The Cadillac STS is a mid-sized luxury 4-door sedan manufactured and marketed by General Motors from 2004 to 2011 for the 2005 to 2011 model years. A version of the STS was marketed in China as the SLS through 2013.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Cadillac STS-V trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl

2008 Cadillac STS-V vehicles on record

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2008 Cadillac STS-V — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Cadillac STS-V have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2008 Cadillac STS-V. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Cadillac STS-V get?

The 2008 Cadillac STS-V has a U.S. EPA estimate of 15 mpg combined (13 city / 19 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.