2006 Cadillac DTS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 255 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,386miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 2% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,386 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.
“My lights I have changed and tried every thing only got 1 to work so far ! I smell a ! Burning smell ! My power steering is screwed and likes a small leek all electric some things has had issues ! Blow fuses cigarette lighter stops working can't charge phone ! Back rear power struts only work part time me l back up lights that warns don't work most of the time ! My key can turn the car but drive with out key in the ignition the ignition can switch it self ! Have had to fix battery and alternator problems and front tire problems!”
NHTSA complaint #11377841, filed 2020-12, 160,000 miles“2006 Cadillac DTS, mileage approx. 7,000. Sudden, total failure of lower control arm. My father was driving the vehicle at low speed in a residential neighborhood in huntington beach, ca when the right lower control arm failed without warning, causing the vehicle to go up over the curb. Significant damage to the vehicle. No injuries. Local Cadillac dealer has accepted responsibility and will repair the vehicle under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10183259, filed 2007-02, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. While the contact was driving approximately 15 MPH a squeaking noise was coming from the steering wheel. The failure would not occur whenever the vehicle was traveling at a highway speed. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on nine separate occasions for the identical failure. The steering valve and steering gear were replaced for the malfunction. Additionally, the front passenger tire exhibited severe defects and was replaced at 20,000 miles. The failure continued to occur. The dealer was unable to provide other resolutions to address the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10325114, filed 2010-04, 17,386 miles“2006 Cadillac DTS switching lanes when steering wheel is released. Consumer states that the vehicle has switched lanes on the highway at 60 or more MPH. He also states that the vehicle pulls hard to the left. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer for several alignments, but the problem remained the same.”
NHTSA complaint #10217168, filed 2008-01Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10163273Jun 20, 2019This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac DTS
79 complaintsExterior lighting
79 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsTires
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac DTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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