2008 Cadillac DTS Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 City / 22 -23 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

275 -292

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Charles Q

It is a comfortable and safe car.

It has a smooth ride without feeling imperfections in the street. I feel safe in it because of the heavy protective body. It is large and spacious to make me feel I am in my living room. On long trips, I along with my friends are not tired upon arrival.

Linda C

In summary my Cadillac is a very comfortable and luxurious ride I've owned.

My Cadillac is equipped with all electric windows, seats, . All leather seats make a very comfortable and stylish look. . It is equipped with satellite radio. . On star. . The seats are also with heater to warm you up faster when cold outside. . My caddy is probably the best riding vehicle I have ever own.

Patricia I

It rides nicely. Others comment on the nice ride even in the back seat.

It rides nicely. There's room for 6 people in it. The trunk is large. It's a sharp looking black car with a special top.

Janet C

Extreme comfort, smooth ride. Feels luxurious and I'm proud to drive it.

The comfort and features are great - just what I need. The performance has been great, also. Reliability has been so-so, once the car was over eight years old. There has been an oil leak, which is supposedly a common problem with this vehicle. The computer for tire pressure monitoring and check engine light have been going on and off randomly, making it hard to know if I need service or not.

Tony H

It's a great vehicle. I would recommend it to anyone.

No complaints, great car. Good mileage for a big sedan. Comfortable and stylish. Hard to parallel park.

linda M

Comfortable, easy to get in and out of and good on gas

This car is really a great ride. You are not bounced around, and the shape of the car seats are very comfortable. There is lots of legroom, and the car is easy to get in and out of. It has seat warmers and so many luxury items I couldn't even list them all. It is good on gas and the car is easy to drive.

Lucinda M

I get great gas mileage with my Cadillac dts.

It is dependable, it has a smooth ride and I get great gas mileage. It is very comfortable, I like the heated seats and the fact that it is a big car as opposed to a mid size car. Overall I love my car. I like that it has heated seats in the back passenger seats. It has a large trunk. It is like riding on air.

Judy F

Excellent Ride, features are excellent. The moon roof, the option to control vent for each of car.

The features that it has. The ride is so smooth bumps in road are not felt.

Negative Owner Reviews

Kevin R

Overcall car review of my family car.

The car seems to drive nicely so far. The only issue I can think of that really bothers me is that the parts do not seem to last as long as I should like. Most often it seems I am taking my vehicle to the car shop to continue to get the parts worked on. Also, sometimes changing parts or working on the car myself can become tedious. Of course, this is quite typical of cars now days. I think that it would be better if the parts were not so close together and easier to get to. At least the mechanics have an easier time getting to them as they have the equipment for it. Other than that, I like the systems in side, it seems quite safe, and it is nice for the family.

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 19-19 MPG 5-6 Seats

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275 HP 19-19 MPG 6 Seats

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275 HP 19-19 MPG 5-6 Seats

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275 HP 19-19 MPG 5-6 Seats

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292 HP 19-19 MPG 5-6 Seats

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2008 Cadillac DTS Owner Reviews

4.58

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Charles Q on March 14, 2021

It is a comfortable and safe car.

Leonard m on February 18, 2021

It is a very nice car and I am proud to own it.

Great Car. Smooth Ride. Nice Luxury. I enjoy riding and going out with the family on trips with this car.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2008 Cadillac DTS has an average owner rating of 4.75 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 9 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Cadillac DTS has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #4 of 10 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Is The 2008 Cadillac DTS A Good Car?

Yes it is a very good vehicle. It runs good and gets very good gas mileage. It is comfortable to ride in

Solomon M.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Cadillac DTS?

It has had a certain amount of problems but it is an older vehicle so I am not surprised. I have had very little problems that are big that they would make me think of my car as a problem and not... Read More

Brad L.

Is The 2008 Cadillac DTS A Good Value?

Not sure if you mean how much I paid for it, or the cost of running and maintenance. As far as I am concerned it was a good value or I would not have bought it

Amanda Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2008 Cadillac DTS purge valve location?

Answer: The 2008 Cadillac DTS purge valve is located on a vacuum line above the evap canister. The valve is a part of the emissions system along with the evap canister. The canister holds activated charcoal that cleans...

What's the 2008 Cadillac DTS air suspension switch location?

Answer: There is not any air suspension switch in the 2008 Cadillac DTS. If You need to cut the power to the suspension system then You will need to pull the fuse for it. This fuse can be found in the fuse panel that...

What kind of oil for a 2008 cadillac dts?

Answer: If You would like to know what type of oil to use on the 2008 Cadillac DTS, You've come to the right place. The required oil type on this vehicle iS5W-30 for all temperatures. Some of the products that You can...

What are some of the 2008 cadillac dts northstar engine problems?

Answer: The 2008 Cadillac DTS is a pretty reliable vehicle with many positive reviews. However, that doesn't mean that it's without its issues. Drivers report seeing things like oil leaks, failed speed sensors, and...

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