2006 Cadillac CTS Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 269 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Cadillac CTS overview page.
What owners report
“WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A RIGHT ON RED (ONE CAR WAS IN FRONT OF ME) THE ENGINE SHUT OFF . IT HAD BEEN RUNNING FINE…”NHTSA complaint 10472769 — filed 08/28/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION AND THE ANTI-THEFT WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 10468948 — filed 08/02/2012
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED, AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10466614 — filed 07/19/2012
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Cadillac CTS: 38 of 269 complaints on file (14.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2006 Cadillac CTS have in total?
269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 23 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
