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2006 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 17% of all 269 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 15 CTS model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
45
17% of 269
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Cadillac CTS engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 10, 2006, latest Jun 1, 2026.

2006 Cadillac CTS engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Sep 2006May 2010Apr 2013Mar 2014Feb 2015Jan 2016Mar 2017Oct 2021
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Jun 2026; peak Jan 2016 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Cadillac CTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CTS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200540 (14%)
  2. 200645 (17%)
  3. 200736 (17%)
  4. 200843 (25%)
  5. 200960 (36%)
  6. 201014 (21%)
  7. 201119 (19%)
  8. 201212 (18%)
  9. 20139 (12%)
  10. 201410 (7%)
  11. 20159 (19%)
  12. 20164 (13%)
  13. 20172 (7%)
  14. 20181 (13%)
  15. 20193 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have engine problems?
NHTSA has 45 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Cadillac CTS year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Cadillac CTS has the most engine complaints (60), compared with 45 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac CTS is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.