NHTSA Data Explorer

Cadillac DTS

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

527

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

1,303

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

46

Crashes

37

Fires

21

Top reported issues — Cadillac DTS

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Lighting behavior

128

Condition issue

118

Operating state

91

Fluid issue

87

Thermal issue

65

Electrical issue

60

Reporting mechanism

44

Safety restraint issue

42

Engine behavior

41

Safety restraint behavior

34

Steering behavior

32

Driver assistance issue

30

Smell

26

Braking behavior

23

Starting behavior

23

Vibration/harshness

19

Performance issue

16

Access/entry issue

13

Noise

13

Powering on/off behavior

7

Recent change

6

Ride/handling behavior

6

Infotainment behavior

4

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

4

HVAC behavior

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2011 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Sep 2, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Airbags did not deploy in a rear end crash. Seat belts may have failed as well. Car is located at an offsite strorage facility for insurance purposes. I suffered head trauma and a concussion. Bruising on my torse from what I believe was from the seatbelt. Car is totaled and no inspection has been done by a service center. Insurance will be doing a valuation of the value only. No warning lights or messges were visible prior to the accident.

2006 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Jul 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak. Additionally, the brakes and check engine warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V105000 (Steering). However, after…

2011 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Apr 20, 2026


Car power shut off while driving on the highway to church and almost got in an accident. Pulled to the side and smelled smoke. Lifted the back seat and opened the fuse box and looked. Lifted the fuel pump fuse and it was burnt. Me and my family got stuck on the side of the highway instead of church and spending time on a holiday.

2010 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Jul 30, 2025


I was traveling on Stevenson expressway at 55 mph when the fuel pump relay overheated and melted, which burned up the REC (Rear Electrical Electrical Center /fusebox). When the fuse pump relay overheated it shut fuel down going to the fuel pump, which caused the engine to stall. When the engine stalled the car cut off, causing me to loose power steering. Because I was traveling in the middle lane of a three lane expressway at a high rate of speed, the vehicle started deaccelerating and I…

2009 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Sep 23, 2024


Fuse box got push on by seat clamp shorted out my fuel pump relay and burnt up my fuse box

2008 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Aug 26, 2024


The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the vehicle was diagnosed with an oil leak from the oil pan. The contact was informed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2008 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Aug 15, 2024


Tire size: 235/55R17 99H In February 2022, I purchased a set of 4 Yokahama tires from Discount Tire Co., located at 2707 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78230. The mileage on the car was approx. 89,000. In February of 2024, my mechanic notice tread lifting on the tires, so I took the car to Discount Tire Co., located at 1755 SW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78227, and the service tech told me that I had not been rotating the tires property, which was what was causing this issue. I assured him…

2006 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Mar 17, 2024


While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination. Took to local Cadillac dealer for diagnostics (Invoice [XXX]) and after dialogue with dealer had both assemblies replaced as was informed the electronics have been noted to fail in these assemblies. I replaced both assemblies for approximately $2,950.00 (Invoice [XXX}). As a follow-up, during a recent 5,000 mile…

2006 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Mar 17, 2024


Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950.00. Replacement was Cadillac recommendation as it was stated the electronics do fail in these headlight assemblies. After replacement and as a follow-up, new assemblies were installed and are not sealed…

2006 CADILLAC DTS

Filed Jan 30, 2024


3 injured
Crash

Suffered chemical burn to my right lower arm after airbag deployed & ruptured in my 2006 Cadillac DTS sedan during a front-impact motor vehicle accident.

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.