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2006 Cadillac DTS Body and structure Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
16,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 2% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.

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 plastic undercarriage cover began dragging on the ground. I placed duck tape on it in order to get it to the dealer. The dealer removed the tape and refastened one of the plastic bolts and said it had been hit with something so the warrently would not cover it. I am the only driver and I did not hit anything. Before I got home it was dragging again. Part of it had to be cut off because it was so torn up and many of the bolts were lost. We ultimately had to wire it on to hold it up.”

NHTSA complaint #10196311, filed 2007-07, 12,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. While the contact was driving, a large plastic piece detached from the undercarriage and dragged on the ground. As a result, he had to tear the piece off. He took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the front engine splash shield detaches often and could not be repaired. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10195673, filed 2007-07, 20,000 miles

“2006 Cadillac deville console design is faulty, cars slides when making sharp turn. The consumer stated while trying to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start and would not let him pull the key out of the ignition. The consumer stated that the console is in the way, it is located on the wrong side of the car , therefore making it difficult so that the right driving foot gets caught while operating the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10196926, filed 2007-07

“2006 Cadillac DTS-l3, sun reflects into the chrome bezel surrounding the analog jewel clock. The clock is mounted at an angle of approx 45 degrees. Depending on the time of day and the direction of travel the clock acts like a mirror and reflects the bright sun from the glass and chrome into the driver's eyes. Dark sunglasses provided little, if any, relief from the glare. The consumer had to tape a piece of cloth over the clock to get some relief.”

NHTSA complaint #10163694, filed 2006-07

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201116%
200926%
200856%
200744%
200642%

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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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