2006 Cadillac STS Engine Problems
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Cadillac STS, 24% of all 139 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 STS model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 76,663 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 24% of 139 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 139
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 76,663 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Cadillac STS engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 12, 2007, latest Aug 2, 2020.
Engine recalls for the 2006 Cadillac STS
- NHTSA 06V007000Jan 13, 2006Engine1,327 vehicles
Vehicle speed control
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 3.6l v6 engine, the torque monitoring functions of the electronic throttle control (etc) are not enabled. These functions can limit engine speed and torque if unusual engine control module (ECM) hardware or software failures occur.
Risk: Without these functions enabled, a persistent ECM failure could result in a throttle opening greater than commanded by the driver and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECM on these vehicles free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2006. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
Engine complaints by STS model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Cadillac STS have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 33 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Cadillac STS, 24% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 76,663 miles.
- Which Cadillac STS year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2006 Cadillac STS has the most engine complaints (33), compared with 33 for the 2006.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Cadillac STS?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Cadillac STS concerns the engine: 06V007000.