2008 Cadillac DTS problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the 2008 Cadillac DTS with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 32.2% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 11.6%.
Complaints121
Crashes10
Fires9
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 32.2% · 39
Engine 11.6% · 14
Fuel/propulsion system 6.6% · 8
Exterior lighting 5.8% · 7
Seat belts 5.0% · 6
Air bags 5.0% · 6
Steering 5.0% · 6
Unknown or other 5.0% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 10 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Cadillac DTS in this data, 2008 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2006 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 86,382 miles.
In owners' own words
Received recall notice stating #14299 ignition key rotation was an issue. Stated service had not been completed. I had installed and paid for a complete new ignition unit earlier this spring at a cost of $400.Oo plus. I am not happy to know the old unit needed recall, and further that my dealer never notified the manufacturer. I believe I have a refund due at this time. Please reply as soon as possible. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac DTS. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact was afraid to drive the vehicle. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Electrical system
2008 Cadillac DTS. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical problems. *Smd the consumer stated he lost power for a couple of seconds, then everything returned to normal. When it happened again, everything, did not return to normal. The battery, alternator and headlight had to be replaced. Also, the windshield washer heater burned out. The heater was replaced. Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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