2006 Cadillac CTS brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 59 complaints for the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Fatal car crash resulted in death of driver (only person in the automobile). History of service brakes hydraulic problem on the 2006 cadillac cts--pressing brake pedal and lunging or sudden abnormal acceleration with loss of steering.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the traction control and the ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the braking system malfunctioned. The braking failure almost caused the contact to become involved in a crash. The contact shifted into park while the vehicle was still in motion in order to avoid crashing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac CTS
- Air bags 97 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 48 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints