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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2006 Cadillac CTS electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (70%)
Chart based on 20 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
| 58000 mi | I was receiving a "Service Vehicle Soon" notification in the Navigation display. Diagnosed as a faulty alternator, part replaced, and problem fixed. |
| 64000 mi US $5 |
Faulty ground connection caused high-engine oil temperature alarm. Removed and cleaned grounding surface. Problem solved. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 110000 mi US $80 |
Windshield wiper motor |
| 134000 mi US $365 |
evey now and then car would not turn over |
| 138900 mi US $313 |
starter was going bad |
| 154000 mi US $285 |
windshield wiper spray came on with windsheild washer, would not shut off |
| 90500 mi | Intermittently, the car would not start on first attempt. The car would keep cranking w/o starting no matter how long. Started 2nd time just fine every time this occurred. |
| 28520 mi | TV-module (europe only) sometimes doesn't work and sound quality of Audio/Video In (goes through TV-module) is bad. Replaced TV-module |
| 29761 mi | passenger front door lock does not open. Door lock mechanism replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Battery replacement. Had to go to dealer cuz you need a memory box or your electronics will be messed up when you switch the battery out. |
| 45000 mi | feeble horn. replaced lower sounding of the two horns tried retrieving navigation system disc. Would not eject but then nav system stopped working. They replaced radio but new 2010 disc not working with old 2006 system. Not picking up satellites right. |
| 45000 mi | Fixed nav. |
| 80000 mi US $140 |
3 yrs 4 months battery failed, the computer shut down all essential systems allowing me to start the car excellent Cadillac |
| 41000 mi | Brake light malfunction on right light. Bulb and housing replaced. |
| 37200 mi | Passenger sensor for Air Bag system |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Seat heaters broken. Unable to repair. |
2006 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan
210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $12 |
Turn signal bulb. |
| 14000 mi | faulty passenger airbag sensor (covered by warranty) |
| 45260 mi | Right heated mirror replaced, did not heat. |
| 51460 mi C $500 |
Radio jumped from station to station. Reprogrammed computer. |
| 56420 mi C $72 |
Right headlight and small front light for flasher. Originally charged for 1.2 hours, but half of labor cost was refunded. |
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