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.
Steering recalls for the 2006 Cadillac DTS
- 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.
- 20053 (33%)
- 200633 (13%)
- 20078 (8%)
- 20085 (6%)
- 20093 (9%)
- 20101 (5%)
- 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.