2008 Cadillac DTS Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 86 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Cadillac DTS, 2% of the 86 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 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.
“We were hit in right side by a driver who pulled out from a stop sign and crossed two lanes hitting our car in the passenger side on the fender and front door. Air bags did not deploy causing injury to head and neck.”
NHTSA complaint #10655316, filed 2014-11, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact then inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power steering pump detached from the vehicle. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact also noticed the struts were leaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626074, filed 2014-08, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 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…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10195128Apr 9, 2021This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 10188403Jan 29, 2021This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac DTS
39 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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