2006 Cadillac DTS Cadillac DTS 2006

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2006 Cadillac DTS repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2006 Cadillac DTS suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan

291-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

66000 mi

US $30
scraping noise from rotating wheels. worse in a left turn. replaced right front wheel bearing assy.. 

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2006 Cadillac DTS 4dr Sedan

275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

49200 mi

US $600
Repair to front right wheel bearing. 
63240 mi

C $475
left front hub bearing changed thanks to a Calgary pothole. tire also damaged. 
188350 mi

US $183
Front wheel hub assemblies were replaced. 
76300 mi

US $2783
power steering flush and replace 
78300 mi Replaced rear shock absorbers with new Munroe Air Shocks. Front wheel hub bearing, Left & Right. Proline front hub assembly. 
87000 mi

US $373
Removal and replacement of power steering hose. 
70680 mi

C $400
Replace tie rod and balance 
71000 mi Bad wheel bearings. Dealer replaced left hub. 
78120 mi

C $340
Rattle in front end. 1 tie rod end badly worn, replaced both & re-aligned 
81220 mi

C $200
1 end link broke, rusted out, replaced both, replaced sway bar bushings also. 
82960 mi

C $359
Rt. rear wheel bearing was noisey. Rt front wheel bearing became noisey on our trip to Florida. 
94240 mi

C $239
Steering wandered, replace inner tie rod ends. Otters were done in 2014. 
94860 mi

C $71
car pulled to left , did a 4 wheel alignment.Car was not properly aligned after the tie rod replacement in Florida. 
73000 mi

US $65
Left tie rod end replaced. Car still under warranty. 
85300 mi

US $1326
tie-rod damged and replaced. Front steering 

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2006 Cadillac DTS Suspension Problems

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