Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 City / 24 -25 HWY
Horsepower
275 -291
Seats
5 -6
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jessica L
Great features! Rides like a gem, but repairs and maintenance can be expensive.
My Cadillac dots is awesome. It has all the best luxury features like heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, and automatic start. All of these features are awesome for me because I live in Minnesota and the weather is crazy. It also handles and drive so smoothly which is great for our terrible construction and roads. The car does not have too many problems, it had one owner before us and they took good care of it. We have needed to do some repairs sense we purchased it a year and half ago but it has not been anything too out of the norm for typical maintenance for a vehicle. Only downside is that Cadillac's are more expensive than other cars in almost every way. So oil changes and repairs are going to cost you more than if you drive a Toyota, but we really like our features.
accountCircle Mary E
If you can afford to buy one it is worth the drive.
Expensive to maintain. Most of the maintenance has to be done by the dealer. Beautiful to drive. Gas mileage is decent for the size of the vehicle and motor size. Some problems with oil usage as the vehicle gets older. Rides smoothly down the average road.
accountCircle Daphne F
Others should know that my car drives very well.
1. I like that I have a car and it gets me and family where we have to go. 2. I like that there is enough room in the car for my family. 3. I like that my Cadillac is great for traveling. 4. The only thing I dislike about my car is the gas I use is expensive.
accountCircle LaVonne B
It is in very good shape and clean and handles well
I like the ride, it gets good mileage, I don't like that it is hard to see when trucks park beside you because you are down low.
accountCircle Justin M
Nice and runs pretty well for a 2006.
I have had my car for almost 6 months now. It has a big gas tank which is pricey to fill up but lasts about a week at a time. The leather seats are nice for cold fall mornings because they heat. The heated steering wheel is one of my favorite and most used features because it can be cold on my way to work in the morning. One issue I have had I might say is on a cold fall morning (lower than 32 degrees) I went to go insert my key into my manual lock to unlock it, as my key fob was dead, and it was frozen so it was locked shut. Took awhile to unthaw. Cruise control works nicely, wish it had Bluetooth stereo, but AUX works just fine. Hoping it performs well this upcoming winter.
accountCircle Correct your spelling O
Luxury at an affordable price. Handicapped friendly.
This is my third Cadillac. There are always minor issues with the electrical stuff. Cigarette lighters stop working. The seat warmers in the backseat fail on occasion. For all the quirks, I would still buy another one. The reliability of the motor and transmission are outstanding.
accountCircle Elise a
It drives smoothly and it steers very steady. It has good brakes, heated side mirrors, and leather steering wheels.
It is smooth to handle, drive, and seat. It has a lot of extras that newer cars have and its sporty without being small.
accountCircle Josephine D
Gets great gas mileage and has good pickup for such a small car.
Smooth ride, comfortable seats, quiet engine. Don't like that they are not making them like they used to. The seats in the newer models aren't as comfortable as in the older models..

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Selena F
If you need speed this is the car to get.
It was an used car, great leg space for person with long legs. 'I'm 6/6 inches tall sound system. Is awesome, this car will get up go I love this car.
accountCircle Mary H
It's old and needs more repair potentially than newer cars
Runs well, too huge, hard to park, don't like gray
accountCircle Vivian B
Good looking,well maintained, comfortable riding car.
It has a comfortable ride, but it is a bigger vehicle than I prefer. It was my husband's choice and I agreed.
accountCircle April O
It is very sturdy and drives well.
I just do not like Cadillac's, I am more of a truck person. The Cadillac's my husband's vehicle but we drive it most of the time.
accountCircle Audrey E
My love/ hate relationship with my DTS
The car is super comfortable but the driver's side headlight flashes on and off even after changing the ballast. There are also other maintenance problems with the suspension, the plugs, and the motor mounts. I love the car but hate the drama I have with it.
accountCircle Leonard M
The miles are high but has no issues. I've put new parts on it.
I like that it's a four door. I hate that the parts are expensive to fix. I love that it's reliable and gets me back and forth to work.
accountCircle Carmen L
My golf caddy. It is sporty but classy.
Right now a tire sensor is an issue. The one that tells you if air is needed. It keeps telling me that one side needs attention, and it will not register the air pressure in the rear wheels. It performs well as far as handling and acceleration. Zero to 60 in 4.5 seconds. Comfortable seating, controls on the steering wheel is a plus. Handles well. Rides smoothly at a steady speed. Leather seats, carpet, rearview mirror.

Cadillac DTS Models

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

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275 HP 21-21 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2006 Cadillac DTS Owner Reviews

4.30
44 Reviews
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5 stars 59%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 5%
1 star 5%
accountCircle Suzanne B on June 25, 2021
Features of the Cadillac dts. You'll love every detail of this great vehicle.
I really love my Cadillac dts. It rides so comfortably, so smoothly, the leg room front and back is incredibly spacious. Huge trunk room, convenient electric seats, awesome radio and dash controls, and just the right size steering wheel make operating the vehicle a breeze. Large capacity center storage/armrest, and glove compartment to hold all your special needs, maps, and gadgets.
accountCircle Amy H on February 6, 2021
The comfort of a Cadillac.
It has very comfortable seating, heated seats for the winter. Chilling AC for the summer. Very comfortable and roomy. And has an amazing sound system and more space in the trunk than I have ever seen before.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Wayne R.

Pros of the Cadillac is best riding vehicle ever made cons of it they cost a lot to fill the gas tank up. Nice Highway car excellent vehicle easy to work on One of the best cars I have owned. Cadillac.

likeFilled Theresa H.

There is no cons. The pros is that the car handles beautifully. The steering is great. It has a nice body and the interior makes it a luxury car. The outside of the car is a lovely design and the paint job is excellent. I purchase this car used and had no mechanical problems with it. I would buy this car again.

likeFilled Theresa H.

That is rides smoothly and handle well and the car maintenance is not expensive. It also has a great interior. The outside of the car has a fantastic feature design and it is great on gas. The cost of the car was very reasonable. The car has high ceilings suitable for tall people. Trunk of the car is spacious.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Wayne R.

There are no cons in it. Other than it takes a lot of money to fill it up. And they're very expensive to work on. If you keep up your daily maintenance on it, it is a good car. Cadillac one of the most smoothing Riders cars Everbilt.

dislikeFilled Theresa H.

The cons are that it is not great on gas. The outside of the car body can easily dent when someone hits the car. In snow it can easily slide. The interior of the car front panel can be updated. Also, they should have better selection on shifting to have better traction when you are either in snow or rain.

dislikeFilled Theresa H.

The cons of the car is no four wheel drive for the winter, so it may spin when you hit a patch of ice. Since we drive in snow in the winter the salt in the street may rust some of the paint on the car.

Ranks #6 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2006 Cadillac DTS has an average owner rating of 4.30 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #1 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Cadillac DTS has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #1 of 8 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Is The 2006 Cadillac DTS A Good Car?

In my opinion it is a good vehicle. It is very good on gas and I put middle grade in it. $20 will put you at almost full and you'll last a long time. Northstar engines are good as well. Smooth ride... Read More
Daisy K.
Excellent vehicle nothing rides like a Cadillac. Smooth ride on the streets and the highway actually was built for the highway very roomy and spacious feel comfortable in it.
Wayne R.
The Cadillac DTS is the epitome of comfort and classic design. Smooth and quiet, this vehicle takes the cake on sweet luxury. Heated and cooled leather, heated windshield wiper fluid, heated... Read More
Colleen B.
Yes, but it is a luxury car so if anything goes wrong with it it’s very expensive to fix. Also it is a older car
Danielle S.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Cadillac DTS?

This Cadillac has minor issues. Some of the wiring on the inside is messed up, one of my windows will not roll up or down, and sometimes she overheats come winter time without antifreeze.
Daisy K.
My dad just lost I had a problem with my shifter one time I replace the brakes front and back on it and a water pump actually the parts are very expensive to fix on a Cadillac.
Wayne R.
It's very reliable. With regular scheduled maintenance and on smart dash controls, it makes caring for it extremely easy.
Dana C.
Mine does have some problems, the tires go flat all the time even though I bought new ones. Also the shock broke
Stacie K.

Is The 2006 Cadillac DTS A Good Value?

My Cadillac cost me $3,500 and with some upgrades I wanted( brand new brakes and rotors, ect) the final cost was $4000. Very good price for a daily driving car.
Daisy K.
Right now 2006 dts Cadillac is going for about 4 grand in mint condition they are some pretty good cars upkeep on them makes delete electronics and it tells you what you need to do to it to keep it... Read More
Wayne R.
The value of this vehicle is excellent. These card really hold their value, and it is one of only three types of vehicles I will drive.
Nicole M.
The 2006 Cadillac DTS cost 36,000. I do believe that it is a good value, I love my car even though it has some things wrong with it
Kelly S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2006 Cadillac DTS throttle position sensor location?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac DTS' throttle position sensor is mounted to the side of the throttle body which can be located by following the DTS' air intake hose to the engine. As part of the vehicle's fuel delivery...

What's the 2006 Cadillac DTS temperature sensor location?

Answer: If the 2006 Cadillac DTS is having issues with the climate control system, then it can be a few things. If the blend actuator motor is bad then You will not be able to control the temperature of the air coming...

What's the 2006 Cadillac DTS secondary air injection pump location?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac DTS has a secondary air injection pump that can be found just past the area of the exhaust manifold. The pump will be before the catalytic converter. In this location, the pump is able to...

What's the 2006 Cadillac DTS power steering fluid type?

Answer: If You want to know what type of power steering fluid to use on the 2006 Cadillac DTS, I can help You with that. The recommended power steering fluid on the DTS is GM Power Steering Fluid with a part number of...

What's the 2006 Cadillac DTS oil type?

Answer: The 2006 Cadillac DTS uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 7.5 US quarts with a filter. Oil is important because it is a lubricant for the engine parts, it helps protect the emission system,...

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety