2006 Cadillac CTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -18 City / 26 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
210 -255
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jennifer P
Keeping a Cadillac regularly maintained is very important to the longevity of the life of the motor. It can become costly if neglected.
Of all my vehicles this one is bar far the best one I've owned. The ride is smooth and fast. It gives me the experience of luxury everytime I drive it. I just absolutely love my car. Best investment I've made this far.
accountCircle Kayla N
I love my Cadillac. It will get up and go. It has over 240k miles and is the best car I have ever owned!
Maintenance cost a little more because it is a luxury vehicle.. But it is well worth it!
accountCircle Lauren C
My car has a DVD player in the front seat, it is only available while in park.
The only issues with my car came from the person who previously owned it, and the fact that Cadillac parts are quite expensive to replace. Otherwise, my car drives fairly nice and it feels like I am driving in luxury. A Cadillac is definitely people who like to stop and smell the roses.
accountCircle Ginger C
Love my car just not the service.
I love my car. It's great on gas and reliable transportation. Only problems that I have is that I must have my car serviced by a Cadillac dealer. Like just adding transmission fluid is like 275. Can't do it myself. . Everything is so complicated and has to be done by the dealership.
accountCircle Bernadette S
I love my blue caddy! Nice car inside and out! Still rides nice and runs good.
I bought my 2006 Cadillac cts used. It had 52000 miles and was at the friendly dealership in nova I think. It's a nice dark blue with a white pinstripe on both sides. I have only had to do 1 major repair that costs 750. 00. It's very good on gas, has a great sound system and rides great. It now has 120000 miles on it and is still great on gas.
accountCircle Garry S
It has a good safety rating.
I like how it drives and the body style. I also like the interior with the dual air. The color and paint job is nice.
accountCircle Liz M
Cts: reliable car, comfortable ride.
Very reliable and not many issues with performance or maintenance. Very comfortable with nice "cozy" seats that wrap around you. Breaking is very smooth and the heated seats and air conditioning are stronger than any car I have ever been in. I love this car.
accountCircle Vivian A
CTS is the car for you and your family
Drives and handles great, roomy, good gas mileage, comfortable interior, large trunk, good sound system.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Deidre E
It's very expensive to get repaired. Even getting a headlight replaced is over $100.
Love the look but hate hate hate the upkeep. I spends thousands a years on maintenance alone. Can't wait to get something else!
accountCircle Nicole D
Waste of money, only looks good.
The Cadillac is definitely overrated. It is sleek with its design on the exterior & the interior but is hard to get out of because it is low to the ground. It also has the transmission cooler built inside the radiator which when & if you have a rupture, the car is a goner because the coolant mixes with the trans fluid. Wish I would have got more miles out of it. Waste of money.
accountCircle kourtney M
The Most Important Thing People Should Know About My Car, is that it is mine. Regardless of anything else, it is paid for and fully mine.
I have a love hate relationship with my car. I'm thankful that I have transportation and I'm able to get from point A to point B comfortably. It is an older car and doesn't have all the bells and whistles. However, I'm glad I do have my car.
accountCircle Tanisha W
Others should know that it has decent trunk space.
It's okay, it's roomy and gets from A to B. I don't have any other complaints.
accountCircle Kyle W
It is fast and it is not a daily driver.
The brakes are not my favorite and I don't like the fabric. It kind of is not really overall a daily driver but I like that sometimes it can hit pretty good speeds the fuel economy is bad.
accountCircle Sammi S
Reliable car. Easy on the pocket. Comfortable front seats
I only gave this car a 3 because i have a family and it is not very fitting for small children and carseats
accountCircle Stacey K
Its pretty fast and it's a smooth ride.
I like that it has quick pick up when you pull out but. I don't like that it's so low it is to the ground I have trouble seeing around things at times.
accountCircle Christine F
The Cadillac cuts. Is a very comfortable luxury car despite minor problems.
The vehicle is a nice luxury car. Yet seems to have a lot of mechanical issues. Have had numerous problems with the spark plugs. The heat/ ac. Works well but is very loud. Sounds like a giant fan. The lights are not to bright so makes it hard to see at night sometimes without street lights.

Cadillac CTS Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr Sdn 2.8L
210 HP 22-23 MPG 5 Seats
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4dr Sdn 3.6L
255 HP 22-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Cadillac CTS Owner Reviews

4.16
56 Reviews
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5 stars 41%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 21%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Patrick S on April 3, 2021
Great car to drive! Highly recommend the Cadillac!!
Fantastic car. Has a few miles on it, but runs strong, very comfortable, great stereo and a/c. It is like a race car, power and cornering are amazing. Love this car!
accountCircle Sammi S on March 26, 2021
Very dependable car that has stood the test of time
Very durable and reliable for a 12 year old vehicle. Sadly some of the upgrades were the first things to stop working/need expensive repairs (heated leather seats and sunroof). Backseat could be more spacious as well.
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Ranks #15 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2006 Cadillac CTS has an average owner rating of 4.24 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #5 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Cadillac CTS has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #5 of 21 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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Is The 2006 Cadillac CTS A Good Car?

Yes it is a great car the gas mileage is great as long as you keep the maintenance up on the car. It handle great on the road. . I love the style of the car the back seat needs to be a bigger.
Lataina W.
Yes it is a great car but I have had a lot of problems when it comes to the computer of the car like airbag sensor the seat belt sensors staying on...
Jesus S.
It has been a very good vehicle and remains in tip top shape for the year.. We have used it for many trips, both for business and pleasure.
POLA H.
Yes, it is comfortable and runs smoothly, the only issue is that it does not work well in the snow or when the road conditions are wet
Ariana C.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Cadillac CTS?

I replaced the starter and alternator over the last 6 years. . The battery, and turn signals are checked on a regular basis.
Lataina W.
Just a lot of problems with the censers of the car besides that it is a great car. I still have it and do not want to get rid of it.
Jesus S.
It has no problems and is very reliable. We have only had minor repair problems and we anticipate having it for many more years.
POLA H.
Yes it is reliable as far as the functionality goes, it does not have good traction when the road conditions are wet or snowy or icy
Shannon B.

Is The 2006 Cadillac CTS A Good Value?

The total cost was $21.000. Over the last 13 years repairs total were about $4.500 total. . This care is a great value I would recommend this car to everyone.
Lataina W.
Right now on Kelly blue book is about 5,000 all it has for mileage is 97,000 so I think it is ok for that cost.
Jesus S.
We paid over $30k and has been a very good value since we bought it. Plan to keep it as to replace would be too costly.
POLA H.
I'm not sure how much it costs, I think that you get a good vehicle for the amount of money it costs however
Jasmine C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a 2006 cadillac cts have bluetooth?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac CTS does have bluetooth. You will come into problems with the sound. This could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the source, You will need to...

What's the 2006 Cadillac CTS starter location?

Answer: You'll find the 2006 Cadillac CTS's starter on the lower left side of the engine bay. To best access it, You may need to jack up the vehicle, place it on jack stands, and remove the tire and inner wheel well....

What's the 2006 Cadillac CTS life expectancy?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac CTS should be able to last over 150,000 miles with regular maintenance. The most important thing You should do to make Your car last a long time is do all the scheduled maintenance for it....

What's the 2006 Cadillac CTS aux input location?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac CTS has an AUX input that can be found in the center console of the sedan if You have the optional navigation package installed. This will add a 3.5mm jack to the center console. To use the...

What's the 2006 Cadillac CTS airbag fuse location?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac CTS airbag fuse can be found in the fuse panel that is located under the rear passenger seat. This is where a lot of the accessory fuses for Your vehicle are located. If Your airbag fuse is...
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Safety & Reliability

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Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety