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2006 Cadillac DTS Steering Problems

NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 13% of all 255 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 7 DTS model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 90,466 miles.

Steering complaints
33
13% of 255
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
90,466 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Cadillac DTS steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 15, 2006, latest Jul 23, 2026.

2006 Cadillac DTS steering complaints: complaints filed per month4Nov 2006Apr 2010Feb 2013Oct 2014Aug 2015Sep 2016Apr 2022
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2006 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Cadillac DTS

  1. NHTSA 06V105000Apr 5, 2006Steering12,862 vehicles

    Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections

    On certain vehicles equipped with a v8 engine,the power steering hose connectors may have been inadequately crimped which could result in a fluid leak.

    Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist may be lost and increased steering effort would be required at low speeds. Also, if the power steering fluid were to contact hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering gear inlet hose. The recall began on march 29, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.

Steering complaints by DTS model year

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

  1. 20053 (33%)
  2. 200633 (13%)
  3. 20078 (8%)
  4. 20085 (6%)
  5. 20093 (9%)
  6. 20101 (5%)
  7. 20112 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Cadillac DTS have steering problems?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,466 miles.
Which Cadillac DTS year has the most steering complaints?
The 2006 Cadillac DTS has the most steering complaints (33), compared with 33 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Cadillac DTS?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac DTS concerns the steering: 06V105000.

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.