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2006 Cadillac DTS Tires Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
4%of 255 total for the year
Median mileage
21,014miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the tires of the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 4% of the 255 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,014 miles. 2 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 contact stated the vehicle's continental front passenger side tire blew out while traveling 70 MPH. The tire was too new to have been rotated. The tires were kept at regular pressure and there was no abnormal bulging. The service dealer determined the tire had a tear in the side that caused the blowout. This was a continental, size: p235/55r17.”

NHTSA complaint #10173369, filed 2006-11, 1,600 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS equipped with dextero touring dtr1 tires, size: 225/55/r17 (na). The contact stated that his wife's co-worker noticed bubbles on the sidewall of the front driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to an auto center where it was diagnosed that the tire needed to be replaced. The contact was advised to pay out of pocket and seek reimbursement; however, the tire was out of stock. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 148,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #11080391, filed 2018-03, 148,000 miles

“The contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle had a blow out of the sidewall in the passenger side front tire. A few weeks later the contact discovered both the right front and rear tires were flat. Air appeared to be seeping through sections of the sidewall. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer and the tires were replaced. The tires are goodyear vogue y trac touring ii h rated. Updated 3/20/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10149522, filed 2006-02, 2,028 miles

“The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on dry asphalt, the left front tire violently deflated without warning, spinning the vehicle 360 degrees. The vehicle was thrown into a guard rail. There was a police report filed at the scene. The tire size was p235/55r17.”

NHTSA complaint #10172334, filed 2006-11, 671 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a fence. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. …”

NHTSA complaint #10626992, filed 2014-08, 90,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
200733%
2006104%
2004114%

Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac DTS

Electrical system
79 complaintsExterior lighting
79 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsSteering
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeats
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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