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2006 Cadillac CTS-VProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-225 the manufacturer reports only 45% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 45%Owner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage53kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Cadillac CTS-V has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Suspension10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2006 Cadillac CTS-V recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

45%repaired · 2016 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 15V-225 · Apr 15, 2015 · 4,907 vehicles · 2,206 repaired

Risk. Corrosion may cause the brake system to leak which could lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other CTS-V year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CTS-V median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'10'11'12'14'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What CTS-V owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LINE FAILURE. FAILURE WAS ON THE HARD LINE BETWEEN THE ABS DISTRIBUTION BLOCK TO THE CONNECTION POINT WHICH LEADS TO THE CALIPER. CORROSION HAS LEAD TO A LINE FAILING WITH A HOLE LOCATED ON THE TOP SIDE OF BRAKE LINE. CAR WAS BEING PARKED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS BEING HELD WHILE…
Complaint 11203077 · Apr 23, 2019 · 86,000 miles

Own a 2006 CTS-V?

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