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2004–2011 · 8 model years

Cadillac DTS recalls & problems by year

17 recalls and 527 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2006255 complaints
Most recalls20064 recalls
Crashes reported37in owner complaints
Injuries reported460 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253002004: 7 complaints, 0 recalls2005: 9 complaints, 0 recalls2006: 255 complaints, 4 recalls2007: 97 complaints, 3 recalls2008: 86 complaints, 3 recalls2009: 35 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 22 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 16 complaints, 2 recalls20042005200620072008200920102011
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2011 DTS—18 mpg2164060
2010 DTS—18 mpg3223050
2009 DTS—18 mpg2351130
2008 DTS—18 mpg3866670
2007 DTS—18 mpg3978460
2006 DTS—18 mpg42551410160
2005 DTS——090020
2004 DTS——071010

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system180
  • Exterior lighting107
  • Engine80
  • Steering59
  • Air bags34
  • Seats28
  • Service brakes23
  • Unknown or other22