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.
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.
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.