2005 Cadillac DTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2005 Cadillac DTS, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2017. Updated daily.
Where the 2005 Cadillac DTS has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2005 Cadillac DTS recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2005 vs. every other DTS 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 DTS median. How we score
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What DTS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 60-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY REPAIR FOR THE ABNORMAL VIBRATION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM AND ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED;…
WHEN IT RAINS AND WE HIT A PUDDLE OF WATER THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FRIGHTFUL IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS AS THERE IS MINIMUM CONTROL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED. THIS HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
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