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2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 89000 | 0 | Replaced leaking rack and pinion steering assembly. |
| Dec | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 55700 | 180 | Noisy power steering on cold start. System was flushed and fluid was changed. Noise was minimal, but still present after service. Service Vehicle Soon present on NAV screen intermittently during driving. Shop was not able to duplicate. |
| Jan | 2010 | 57500 | 0 | Power steering system leak - diagnosed as leaking rack, 6 weeks waiting on a part. |
| Mar | 2010 | 58000 | 0 | Correctly diagnosed as a leaking o ring, and repaired. I was receiving a "Service Vehicle Soon" notification in the Navigation display. Diagnosed as a faulty alternator, part replaced, and problem fixed. |
| Sep | 2010 | 64000 | 5 | Faulty ground connection caused high-engine oil temperature alarm. Removed and cleaned grounding surface. Problem solved. |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 70000 | 1250 | Front struts were clanging; replaced front and rear struts. |
| Jun | 2012 | 84000 | 798 | Tie-rod end was cracked. |
| Sep | 2012 | 85000 | 614 | Replaced the water pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 700 | Strut and strut mount had to be replaced. They were making a clunking noise under the front end of the car when I would hit a bump. I required that the selling dealer fix the problem before I took delivery. | |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 31000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 37200 | 0 | Passenger sensor for Air Bag system |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 0 | Excessive wheel hop | |
| Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | Traction Control/ABS malfunction - caused by wire rubbing chassis. Repaired done under factory warranty | |
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 0 | Transmission cooler burst in Radiator, Warranty coverage. Replaced Radiator, Transmission, hoses, etc | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Germany | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 0 | clamp of radiator hose was broken. Replaced | |
| Aug | 2008 | 0 | TV-module (europe only) sometimes doesn't work and sound quality of Audio/Video In (goes through TV-module) is bad. Replaced TV-module | |
| Sep | 2008 | 0 | passenger front door lock does not open. Door lock mechanism replaced. | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Passenger Vanity mirror light does not go off when sunvisor in up position. Vanity mirror light switch replaced | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 88000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 89000 | 85 | knocking sound coming from the front of engine between 29 to 30mph |
| Jul | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 85000 | 200 | Battery replacement. Had to go to dealer cuz you need a memory box or your electronics will be messed up when you switch the battery out. |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 45000 | 0 | feeble horn. replaced lower sounding of the two horns rear differential bushing busted. replaced tried retrieving navigation system disc. Would not eject but then nav system stopped working. They replaced radio but new 2010 disc not working with old 2006 system. Not picking up satellites right. |
| Feb | 2011 | 45000 | 0 | Fixed nav. They also fixed a rattle which was a loose gear shifter mechanism shifter (inside the car between the seats). They also fixed a non-functioning windshield washer saying it was clogged up. |
| Cadillac CTS in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 63000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 64000 | 2300 | The intake manifold gasket had to be replaced along with a coil pack and the spark plugs. Car does not run the same now. |
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 46000 | 0 | Fuel Injector 5 failed - stuck in the full open position causing extremely rich fuel air mixture. |
| Dec | 2011 | 76000 | 67 | Brake pads (front) |
| Apr | 2012 | 80000 | 140 | 3 yrs 4 months battery failed, the computer shut down all essential systems allowing me to start the car excellent Cadillac |
| Dec | 2012 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2006 | 0 | reflashed ECU to try and fix on-board computer faults. Also affected the radio and ability to get into the custom settings menu for the car. | |
| Dec | 2007 | 0 | Replaced Rear main seal for oil leak | |
| Jan | 2010 | 41000 | 0 | Brake light malfunction on right light. Bulb and housing replaced. Plastic covering the vehicle speedometer rattles. Took dash apart to try and tighten. Works for now. |
| Apr | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Rear main seal had a small leak when turned in. About to replace leaking radiator when turned in. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Finland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 0 | Clutch and gearbox and the entire drivetrain changed again | |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Right mirror changed | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Right mirror changed again | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Seat heaters broken. Unable to repair. | |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 27000 | 0 | Water Pump leaking. Replaced Water hose not tight. They repaired. |
| May | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Cadillac CTS in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 61000 | 12 | Turn signal bulb. |
| Dec | 2012 | 110000 | 300 | Right tie-rod replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 110000 | 365 | replaced tie-rod ends when getting new tires installed. |
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 30000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 31000 | 187 | deflector broken so I had it replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 33300 | 187 | replaced broken deflector under front end |
| Apr | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 0 | faulty passenger airbag sensor (covered by warranty) | |
| Jan | 2008 | 0 | car wouldn't start -- replaced faulty ECM (covered by warranty) | |
| Cadillac CTS in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 44640 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 45260 | 0 | Timing chain. Right heated mirror replaced, did not heat. |
| Mar | 2010 | 45880 | 0 | Front brake hose fitting and assemblies. |
| Nov | 2010 | 51460 | 500 | Radiator cap and coolant. Tie-rod ends. Radio jumped from station to station. Reprogrammed computer. |
| Jun | 2011 | 56420 | 72 | Right headlight and small front light for flasher. Originally charged for 1.2 hours, but half of labor cost was refunded. |
| Sep | 2011 | 58900 | 0 | LIGHT ENGINE 21, CALLED ONSTAR, CODE P 0604 SEPT 21. APPOINTMENT DEALER FOR 27 SEPT. AT DEALER LIGHT WENT OFF. DEALER DECIDE TO DO NOTHING! |
| Dec | 2011 | 62000 | 366 | Changed spark plug cylinder 5, and swapped ignition coils between 5 and 6. Still knocking. Fixed misfire. Spark plug and ignition coil for cylinder #5. Replaced radiator cap. |
| Jan | 2012 | 62400 | 460 | Oil cooler, radiator, etc. blew up, transmission fluid leaked onto the street. Bill initially $1,500, reduced to $460 after I gave them an earful. Cadillac paid for the parts, I paid labor. |
| May | 2012 | 64140 | 500 | Misfire cylider #3. Intake gasket removed. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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