Cadillac DTS
6 model years from 2006 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2006–2011
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 3 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (86)
The 2011 DTS in brief
The 2011 Cadillac DTS is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,008 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (15 city / 23 highway), 4% worse than the 2011 large car average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,700 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Cadillac DTS has 6 model years in our data, from 2006 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (64), electrical system (62), exterior lighting (24).
2011 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 3 campaigns and 206 owner complaints.
How the 2006 DTS compares
The 2006 Cadillac DTS is a large car offered with a 4.6L 8-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 208 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 115-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,008 lb.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 8 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 10 |
| 2009 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 19 |
| 2008 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 41 |
| 2007 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 42 |
| 2006 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 207.5 in | 4,008 lb | Not rated | 2 | 86 |
Alternatives to the 2011 DTS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Audi A8 | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2011 Lincoln MKS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2011 Lincoln Town Car | 19 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →