Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Cadillac DTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Cadillac DTS has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 255 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V105000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 79 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 79 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Steering 33 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints
- Air Bags 12 complaints
Of the 255 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 255 complaints, owners report 16 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Cadillac DTS has an average reliability with 255 owner complaints and 4 recalls. Major issues include electrical system and exterior lighting, each with 79 complaints. The recall data suggests significant focus on electrical problems and power steering concerns. However, the complaint and recall data are somewhat limited, indicating varying levels of commonality and rarity.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Steering | Unknown | $400–$1,800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid flush
- Coolant system check
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or dead lights
- Unresponsive power steering
- Rough engine idling
- Electrical shorts and failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Cadillac DTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.