2005 Cadillac DTS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
54,871 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 |
Steering: 3; Air Bags: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Suspension: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
2009: 1; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10273994 · 2009-06-16 (June 16, 2009)
WHEN IT RAINS AND WE HIT A PUDDLE OF WATER THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING AND THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT FRIGHTFUL IN HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS AS THERE IS MINIMUM CONTROL. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED. THIS HAVE HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10273994 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10512548 · 2013-05-17 (May 17, 2013)
ATTEMPTING TO TURN AT INTERSECTION DURING RAIN STORM STEERING LOCKED FOR 5 TO 10 SECONDS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 59,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10512548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10549419 · 2013-10-24 (October 24, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC DOTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000. ..UPDATED 12-30-13 *BF
Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10549419 at NHTSA ↗