Major Problems with 2009 Cadillac DTS Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2009 Cadillac DTS

2009 Cadillac DTS AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 1500 miles

2009 Cadillac DTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 42000 miles

2009 Cadillac DTS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mileage: 48000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Cadillac DTS owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 cadillac dts. consumer writes regarding vehicle recall and defect *tgw the consumer stated she is worried about a future
8
~ 41304 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the vehicle pulsated while decelerating. the vehicle was...
6
~ 48762 miles
ENGINE
while pulling into parking lot thermostat began climbing and light came on to shut down engine.took car right to dealer
4
~ 70251 miles
SEATS
headrests too large and block visibility for driver looking to his right. *tr...
4
~ 12750 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i was backing my car out of my driveway as i backed onto the road the car suddenly quit running....
3
~ 36903 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
vehicle locks itself. "checked" three times previously nothing found. then back passenger side lock faulty & replaced. on 6/2/15 i...
3
~ 34000 miles
STEERING
lost of power steering during left turn from stop sign. *tr...
3
~ 22997 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
fuel relay keep burning melting due to overheat. relay boc is under the back seat i don't think that should...
2
~ 47100 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
vehicle failed to start after being parked overnight. engine would crank but not fire. dealer found rear fuse assembly to...
2
~ 74288 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
vehicle would not start when atvtrain station. had to leave overnight and had it troubleshot in am. a faulty fuel...
1
~ 10 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac dts. while attempting to enter the vehicle the driver side door handle became...
1
~ 42000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the passenger was unable to exit the rear...
1
~ 43000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac dts. the contact stated that the passenger was unable to exit the rear...
1
~ 43000 miles
STRUCTURE
my 2009 dts has factory installed crome wheels and the crome is peeling off. cadillac dealer said they were abused
1
~ 19500 miles
SEAT BELTS
we have a 2010 cadillac dts. i am 5 feet 5 inches tall and the headrest on the passenger side...
1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
2009 cadillac dts has a problem with the design of head restraints. *nj the consumer and his wife were unable...
1
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS
2009 cadillac dts has a problem with the design of head restraints. *nj the consumer and his wife were unable...
1
AIR BAGS
tl* the contact owns a 2009 cadillac dts. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact crashed the vehicle into...
1
~ 1500 miles

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