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2006 Cadillac DTS Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 6% of all 255 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 7 DTS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 18,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
6% of 255
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Cadillac DTS suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2006, latest Dec 4, 2020.

2006 Cadillac DTS suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2006Feb 2007Jan 2008Dec 2008Sep 2010Aug 2014Mar 2018
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Dec 2020; peak Nov 2006 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Cadillac DTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by DTS model year

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

  1. 20051 (11%)
  2. 200616 (6%)
  3. 200711 (11%)
  4. 20085 (6%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20102 (9%)
  7. 20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Cadillac DTS have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Cadillac DTS, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 18,000 miles.
Which Cadillac DTS year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Cadillac DTS has the most suspension complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Cadillac DTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac DTS 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.