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2006 Cadillac DTS Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 0% of the 255 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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. 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. The consumer was unable to unlock the trunk door manually. Updated updated”

NHTSA complaint #10157290, filed 2006-11

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201116%
200610%

Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Electrical system
79 complaints
Exterior lighting
79 complaints
Engine
38 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Equipment
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac DTS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology