Cadillac DTS problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 58 owner complaints and 3 recalls on file for the Cadillac DTS (2006–2011).

Complaints
58
Recalls
3
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Cadillac DTS model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Cadillac DTS model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 DTS31012Engine
2010 DTS40002Electrical System
2009 DTS20002Electrical System
2008 DTS130202Engine
2007 DTS140202Electrical System
2006 DTS221032Engine

Most common Cadillac DTS problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    24 complaints
  • Electrical System
    21 complaints
  • Steering
    7 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    6 complaints
  • Airbags
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Cadillac DTS received by NHTSA each month.

Cadillac DTS recalls

  • Recall 14V355000Jun 23, 20143,141,731 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 10V553000Nov 5, 201013,780 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: A power steering leak could result in a loss of power steering, increasing the risk of a crash, and/or the leak onto hot engine parts could cause an engine compartment fire.

  • Recall 10V240000Jun 4, 20101,365,070 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.

Other Cadillac models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology