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2006 Cadillac CTS Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 6% of all 269 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 15 CTS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 47,868 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
15
6% of 269
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
47,868 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Cadillac CTS suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2008, latest Sep 5, 2024.

2006 Cadillac CTS suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Jan 2008Mar 2008Oct 2008Sep 2009Jan 2011Nov 2014Mar 2018Sep 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2008 to Sep 2024; peak Jan 2008 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Cadillac CTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by CTS model year

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

  1. 200526 (9%)
  2. 200615 (6%)
  3. 20078 (4%)
  4. 20086 (3%)
  5. 200915 (9%)
  6. 20104 (6%)
  7. 20119 (9%)
  8. 20129 (14%)
  9. 20138 (11%)
  10. 201425 (17%)
  11. 20158 (17%)
  12. 20166 (19%)
  13. 20174 (15%)
  14. 20180 (0%)
  15. 20191 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Cadillac CTS, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,868 miles.
Which Cadillac CTS year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Cadillac CTS has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Cadillac CTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac CTS is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.