2010 Cadillac DTS problems
NHTSA has received 32 complaints about the 2010 Cadillac DTS, and 34% of them involve electrical system. After that come engine (16%) and air bags (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 18 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 55,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 5 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Cadillac DTS with enough data (21 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 3 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Subject vehicle read ended SUV that was stopped for a stop light. Vehicle sustained extensive front end damage and was declared a total loss by the insurance company. None of the air bags deployed. Driver was badly injured and is still in a coma. Passenger received minor injuries. Vehicle is still available for inspection and will be for approximately one week.
I was driving between 40-45 MPH coming to an intersection. Traffic light was red and some cars waiting. I took my foot off the accelerator and put it on the brake pedal while approaching the stopped traffic. I tried to brake but the pedal went soft to the floor. I was driving a 2008 cadillac dts , and I hit the car stopped in front of me. There was a failure in the braking system. My car has about 5,000 miles on the odometer. I am reporting this to my cadillac dealer on mon 22 of feb, 2010.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 cadillac dts. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact also stated that two years later, while attempting to reverse at a low speed, the vehicle accelerated in the forward position. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond.
Vehicle was parked, engine off. Upon startup, engine ran rough for a few seconds then died. Car towed to dealer. Problem: engine fuse box shorted and melted. No cause found. Fix: replace fuse box. No after market accessories, etc. Have been installed/used in the car. Cost of repair: $675.00.