Cadillac DTS years to avoid
The Cadillac DTS years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
729
Total complaints
6
Recall campaigns
2004–2011
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
DTS years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | High complaint rate | 356 | |
| 2007 | High complaint rate | 137 | |
| 2008 | High complaint rate | 121 |
Every DTS year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 19 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 32 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 46 | 2 | |
| 2008avoid | 121 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 137 | 3 | |
| 2006avoid | 356 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 8 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Cadillac DTS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the DTS years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the Cadillac DTS?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among DTS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Cadillac DTS have?
Across all model years, the DTS has 6 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 729 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.