2006 Cadillac DTS exterior lighting problems
79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2006 Cadillac DTS — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at night in July, 2023 on [XXX] , both headlights began to go out intermittently but not simultaneously. Continued driving for approximately 3 hours to final destination. Took to local Cadillac dealer for diagnostics (Invoice [XXX]) and after dialogue with dealer had both assemblies…”
filed Mar 17, 2024
“Driving at night on I-29 South and headlights went off intermittently but not simultaneously. Headlamps continued intermittent cut-out until reached destination (approx 3 hours later). As a safety issue for driving while dark, had both assemblies replaced at Cadillac dealer for approx $3,950.00…”
filed Mar 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other DTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 DTS | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 DTS | 7 | 8% |
| 2007 DTS | 14 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Cadillac DTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.