2009 Cadillac DTS Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 Cadillac DTS, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 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.
“Vehicle locks itself. Checked three times previously, nothing found. Then back passenger side lock faulty & replaced. On 6/2/15 I took my cat to the vet, removed the keys from the ignition, did not lock the door, placed the keys on the cat carrier, closed the driver's door, walked around to passenger side to get the cat. Before I could open passenger door, car locked itself. Witnesses 6-8 people, including myself, trying to either break a window or pick the lock. Citrus hts ca. Fire dept. Called. The back driver's 'side window was broken with a tool I have never seen before. …”
NHTSA complaint #10724799, filed 2015-06, 60,000 miles“Cant bring driver or passenger seats up or down resulting in uncomfortable driving position in drive, neutral, park, all gears. Distance sensors malfunction frequently when going into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11265795, filed 2019-10, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac DTS
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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