2006 Cadillac Dts Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Cadillac Dts.

20052007
Complaints
355
Crashes
25
Fires
14
Injuries
34
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2006 Cadillac Dts Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#170 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:79,282 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#268 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:67,079 mi
Crash-related:1
#338 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:86,954 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Cadillac Dts.

Electrical Faults
70
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
79,282
Headlight/Taillight Failures
68
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,079
Engine Problems
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
86,954
Steering Defects
30
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,364
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,995
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
40,545
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
76,810
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
68,994
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,226
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,825
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,538
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
48,981
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,108
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 Cadillac Dts

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,506,801 vehicles.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

10V240000Electrical System
~1,365,070 affected

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.

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2006 Cadillac Dts — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Cadillac Dts reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2006 Cadillac Dts has 355 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 70 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Cadillac Dts?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (70 complaints, avg 79,282 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (68 complaints, avg 67,079 mi); Engine Problems (38 complaints, avg 86,954 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Cadillac Dts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,063 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Cadillac Dts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Cadillac Dts include 25 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 34 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Cadillac Dts have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,506,801 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2006 Cadillac Dts?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2006 Cadillac Dts shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Dts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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