2009 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
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tammy K
Dependable-great car. I plan on buying another
Dependable, reliable. Heated and cooled seats. Large engine to ensure longevity of car. This car is a workhorse. It's not. A fuel efficient car but has very few repairs and safer car. Has all the bells and whistles but really enjoy the smooth ride. This helps with the commute. I do not feel beat up when I get home.
accountCircle Peggy Wetle
Quality ride and handling!
No problems at 86,000 miles... Replaced shocks recently but replacements not as good original Shocks!
accountCircle Mary H
Comfortable to drive and ride in.
I bought this car used and other than normal services maintenance I have had to problems. It is a very good car.
accountCircle Shirley G
Problems. I would say the major one was the oil leak and water pump.
My vehicle has had a oil leak. It also had a water pump replaced. It was all under warranty and they replaced it. Other than that my vehicle runs wonderful. It also had a problem with the tire and brake problems. We had to replace the batteries and windshield wipers.
accountCircle robert c
Great Cadillac for Families or Singles
No problems with car, just keep up regular maintenance. Great car for traveling, fun to drive on interstates. Love it
accountCircle Dorothy Y
It's reliable, easy to drive, comfortable, and meets our needs.
The car had about 60,000 miles on it when you bought it. It now has abou 115,000 miles. We have had no problems with it to date, I love it!
accountCircle Angelica M
It is very reliable and will last long as long as it is taken care of!.
The cadillac is very reliable for an older model. The car rides very smoothly. The 2009 body is built to last, after almost 10 years it looks good!.
accountCircle Mary J
It's white. It's big. It's comfortable. I like it.
It's white. It's big. I like it. It's comfortable.

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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w/1SA
275 HP 18 MPG 5-6 Seats
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w/1SH
275 HP 18 MPG 6 Seats
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w/1SB
275 HP 18 MPG 6 Seats
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w/1SC
275 HP 18 MPG 5-6 Seats
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w/1SD
275 HP 18 MPG 5-6 Seats
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w/1SE
292 HP 18 MPG 5-6 Seats
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2009 Cadillac DTS Owner Reviews

4.89
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5 stars 89%
4 stars 11%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle robert c on April 30, 2021
Great Cadillac for Families or Singles
No problems with car, just keep up regular maintenance. Great car for traveling, fun to drive on interstates. Love it
accountCircle Tammy K on April 3, 2021
Dependable-great car. I plan on buying another
Dependable, reliable. Heated and cooled seats. Large engine to ensure longevity of car. This car is a workhorse. It's not. A fuel efficient car but has very few repairs and safer car. Has all the bells and whistles but really enjoy the smooth ride. This helps with the commute. I do not feel beat up when I get home.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled John N.

Comfortable, Quiet, Smooth Ride, Large Trunk, Heated seats and steering wheel, unique car. Powerful Engine, Great on the highway. Plenty of room, spacious, FWD, parts available, unleaded gas instead of premium.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled John N.

Poor Highway MPG. Full Size car is harder to park in city. Northstar V8 has had issues in previous models. Plastic in interior is prone to cracking. Plastic parts take away from luxury feel. Boring interior on radio.

Ranks #2 Luxury Large Cars by Owners

The 2009 Cadillac DTS has an average owner rating of 5.00 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Luxury Large Cars.

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Ranks #3 Luxury Large Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Cadillac DTS has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #3 of 10 other Luxury Large Cars.

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2009 Cadillac STS
26 MPG
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2009 Kia Amanti
24 MPG
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23 MPG

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety