2005 Cadillac DTS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other DTS years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac DTS. That ranks 7th out of 8 DTS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 29,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Cadillac DTS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 33% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | 25 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 54,871 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Cadillac DTS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Cadillac DTS.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dts. While driving approximately 75 mph, the front passenger air bag deployed without warning or impact. A slight musty odor was present due to the air bag deployment and all the warning indicators on the instrument panel illuminated. The contact sustained…
The factory installed optional glass sunroof of 2005 cadillac deville dts spontaneously "exploded" and shattered. Broken glass rained down inside the vehicle and over the back of the vehicle on to the roadway behind while traveling straight over a uncrowded highway at 62 - 63 mph approximately at…
The front head lights on my 2006 cadillac dts go out at all times. I have to continuously cut out and i have to turn the light switch off and on so i can drive at night. Ii previously owned another 2006 cadillac dts with the same problems. I took the vehicle to a cadillac dealer kristal auto mall…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The…
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…
Other Cadillac DTS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 DTS | 16 | 2 |
| 2010 DTS | 22 | 3 |
| 2009 DTS | 35 | 2 |
| 2008 DTS | 86 | 3 |
| 2007 DTS | 97 | 3 |
| 2006 DTS | 255 | 4 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 DTS | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac DTS?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac DTS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Cadillac DTS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other DTS model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.