MYRModel Year Report

2009 Cadillac DTS

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2009 Cadillac DTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:36:35.879Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac DTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2005 2006: 254 complaints 2006 2007: 97 complaints 2007 2008: 86 complaints 2008 2009: 35 complaints 2009 2010: 22 complaints 2010 2011: 15 complaints 2011
2009: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
20047
20059
2006254
200797
200886
200935
201022
201115

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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CANT BRING DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATS UP OR DOWN RESULTING IN UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING POSITION IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, PARK, ALL GEARS. DISTANCE SENSORS MALFUNCTION FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191002

Fuse box got push on by seat clamp shorted out my fuel pump relay and burnt up my fuse box

NHTSA ODI report, 20240923

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 11%

11% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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CANT BRING DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEATS UP OR DOWN RESULTING IN UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING POSITION IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, PARK, ALL GEARS. DISTANCE SENSORS MALFUNCTION FREQUENTLY WHEN GOING INTO REVERSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191002

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

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LOST OF POWER STEERING DURING LEFT TURN FROM STOP SIGN. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20100311

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20100611 — electrical system

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE E

Remedy: DEALERS WILL PERMANENTLY DISABLE AND REMOVE THE HEATED WASHER FLUID MODULE. AN UPDATED PAGE FOR THE OWNER MANUAL WILL BE PROVIDED AND INSERTED IN THE OWNER MANUAL TO DOCUMENT THAT THE FEATURE HAS BEE

Campaign 10V240000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140923 — electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.

Campaign 14V355000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Cadillac DTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 10V240000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V355000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Cadillac DTS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac DTS?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac DTS have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.