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Cadillac DTS

2006 only

261 classified complaints 2 recalls

2006 Cadillac DTS have 261 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Wiring harness, grounds and connectors, typically surfacing around 67,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac DTS report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 93 complaints

Median onset: 67,000 miles. 1.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 46 complaints

Median onset: 48,000 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 28 complaints

Median onset: 94,432 miles. 7.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 51,558 miles. 70.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 9 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Wheels, studs and lug failures · Wheels and tires 4 complaints

Median onset: 67,800 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Cadillac DTS report for every year and full specs/safety data.