2006 Cadillac DTS engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 47 complaints for the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 11 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 24% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated that engine oil leaked into the exhaust system and caused the exhaust to smoke. The dealer advised the contact that the oil pan cover and gasket needed to be replaced the manufacturer denied assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,605 and the current mileage was 87,100.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac dts. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The vehicle was taken two independent mechanics for inspection and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be removed to locate where the engine oil leak originated from. The contact stated that the vehicle was also taken to an unknown cadillac dealer for a diagnostic test and the contact was informed that engine oil leak would get worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Cadillac DTS
- Lighting 86 complaints
- Electrical system 81 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Cruise control 17 complaints