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2006 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 87 repairs.
2006 Cadillac CTS suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD
| 87300 mi | Replaced leaking rack and pinion steering assembly. |
| 55500 mi US $180 |
Noisy power steering on cold start. System was flushed and fluid was changed. Noise was minimal, but still present after service. |
| 57200 mi | Power steering system leak - diagnosed as leaking rack, 6 weeks waiting on a part. |
| 58000 mi | Correctly diagnosed as a leaking o ring, and repaired. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 70000 mi US $1250 |
Front struts were clanging; replaced front and rear struts. |
| 84000 mi US $798 |
Tie-rod end was cracked. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90500 mi | Driver front upper control arm replaced due to bad ball joint causing no symptoms Driver front wheel bearing replaced. Making pulsating humming noise at times. Sway bar bushings replaced due to deterioration. Swapped out front and rear sway bar for a stiffer ride and replaced the end links on all sides as preventative maintenance. |
| 12000 mi | Excessive wheel hop |
| 28000 mi US $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. |
| 165000 mi US $670 |
right fron wheel was making metal on metal noise at slow speeds after about 5 minutes brakes are fine |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Right tie-rod replaced |
| 112000 mi US $365 |
replaced tie-rod ends when getting new tires installed. |
| 122300 mi US $380 |
Passenger rear wheel bearing |
| 51460 mi C $500 |
Tie-rod ends. |
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