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Cadillac STS

2006 only

151 classified complaints 1 recall

2006 Cadillac STS have 151 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 82,000 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 STS 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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 55 complaints

Median onset: 82,000 miles. 14.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 23 complaints

Median onset: 81,071 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 18 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles. 38.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 8 complaints

Median onset: 86,050 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 8 complaints

Median onset: 73,000 miles.

Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 101,223 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

Catalytic converter · Exhaust and emissions 4 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles.

Typical repair: $720–$2,370 nationally.

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 STS report for every year and full specs/safety data.