Cadillac DTS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 511 owner complaints for the Cadillac DTS (model years 2004–2011). The most reported problem area is electrical system (174 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (101 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 35 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 86 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 97 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 255 | 14 | 10 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (255), 2007 (97) and 2008 (86). Among model years at least two years old, the 2004 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac DTS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 174 | 6 of 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 101 | 4 of 8 | |
| Engine | 78 | 6 of 8 | |
| Steering | 52 | 6 of 8 | |
| Air bags | 32 | 6 of 8 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2006–2011 | 3,141,731 |
| 10V553000 | Nov 5, 2010 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2010–2011 | 13,780 |
| 10V240000 | Jun 4, 2010 | Electrical system | 2006–2009 | 1,365,070 |
| 09V480000 | Dec 17, 2009 | Equipment: other, labels | 2010 | 126 |
| 08V441000 | Aug 28, 2008 | Electrical system | 2006–2008 | 857,735 |
| 06V105000 | Apr 5, 2006 | Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections | 2006 | 12,862 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 36 complaints and a fire in 21 complaints; 43 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.