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Body and structurePart report

2006 Cadillac STS Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 139 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Cadillac STS, 1% of the 139 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“Passenger front door will intermittently not open when using exterior door handle. Does not matter if door is unlocked with remote or inside vehicle unlock button.”

NHTSA complaint #10495026, filed 2013-01, 60,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200724%
200611%
200555%
2001217%

Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac STS

Air bags
57 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine
20 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac STS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology