MYRModel Year Report

2006 Cadillac STS

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2006 Cadillac STS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:35:03.162Z

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 STS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 13 complaints 2000: 12 complaints 2000 2001: 12 complaints 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 8 complaints 2004: 7 complaints 2004 2005: 101 complaints 2006: 139 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 50 complaints 2008 2009: 15 complaints 2010: 4 complaints 2010 2011: 7 complaints 2011
2006: 139 complaints
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YearComplaints
19983
199913
200012
200112
20027
20038
20047
2005101
2006139
200752
200850
200915
20104
20117

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 36%

36% of complaints: air bags — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150114

1. I STARTED MY CAR VIA REMOTE START TO WARM IT UP.. PASSENGER'S AIRBAG WAS REPORTED VIA THE DASH CONTROLS AS NON-FUNCTIONAL AT THAT TIME 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070125

"TAKATA RECALL"

NHTSA ODI report, 20180127

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING ANOTHER VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150114

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 6%

6% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060124 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND A 3.6L V6 ENGINE, THE TORQUE MONITORING FUNCTIONS OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) ARE NOT ENABLED. THESE FUNCTIONS CAN LIMIT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM ON THESE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.

Campaign 06V007000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060323 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE FUEL IS NO LONGER SUPPLIED TO THE ENGINE. THIS CONDITION OCCURS WITHOUT THE ILLUMINATION OF THE FUEL LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT OR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED IN DECEMBER 2005 AND ASKED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 1/4 OF A TANK FUEL LEVEL TO AVOID THI

Campaign 06V020000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070717 — PE (closed 20071227)

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL

R 20080208 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTT

Campaign 07V589000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150312 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015.

Campaign 14V542000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Cadillac STS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (50 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V007000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V020000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V589000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V542000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Cadillac STS 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 2006 Cadillac STS?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac STS have?

4 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.