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Major Problems with Cadillac DTS - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Cadillac DTS model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2006, for instance, is the worst year for the DTS. Older DTS vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Cadillac DTS Problems

AIR BAGS
2010 Cadillac DTS March 3, 2014 Victims: 4 Mileage: 122000 miles

Subject vehicle read ended suv that was stopped for a stop light. vehicle sustained extensive front end damage and was declared a total loss by the insurance company. none of the air bags deployed. driver was badly injured and is still in a coma. passenger received minor injuries. vehicle is still available for inspection and will be for approximately one week. *tr

LOCK
2006 Cadillac DTS December 31, 2005 Victims: 2

The steering in the consumer 2006 cadillac dts was sensitive. the vehicle was involved in a single car accident when the driver overcorrected to avoid colliding with another vehicle. the vehicle hit two guardrails and overturned onto it's top. *nm the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not secure the occupants during the impact. the consumer stated the pre-tensioners did not activate. *jb the consumer was unable to unlock the trunk door manually. updated *jb *nm updated

AIR BAGS
2006 Cadillac DTS August 24, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 89000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. while driving approximately 45 mph, all of the exterior lighting failed and the steering wheel seized. the contact also stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. as a result, the contact crashed the passenger side of the vehicle into a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact and the passenger sustained neck and shoulder injuries, but medical attention was not received. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in ...

What is the most common problem with Cadillac DTS?

Overall the worst problem with Cadillac DTS relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific DTS years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 138 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 79 ENGINE 57 STEERING 42 AIR BAGS 23 SEATS 21 SERVICE BRAKES 21 HEADLIGHTS 15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12 POWER TRAIN 11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 SUSPENSION 7 SEAT BELTS 7 WHEELS 6 TIRES 6 CRUISE CONTROL 6 VISIBILITY 5 STRUCTURE 5 BODY 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 5 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 4 SIDEWALL 4 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 4 EQUIPMENT 3 DOOR 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 RIM 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 HEAD RESTRAINT 3 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 3 VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 FUEL PUMP 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2 ENGINE 2 FRONTAL 2 IGNITION 2 BRAKE LIGHTS 2 EXTERIOR 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 WINDSHIELD 1 FRONT 1 WIRING 1 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 REAR/OTHER 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 TREAD/BELT 1 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 1 REAR 1 SWITCH 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 1 ELECTRICAL 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 PUMP 1 LOCK 1 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 CABLES 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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