44 problems have been reported for the 2009 Cadillac DTS. The following chart shows the 11 most common problems for 2009 Cadillac DTS. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system with 12 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (6 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Equipment | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Seats | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Steering | |
| Visibility | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Air Bag |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2009 Cadillac DTS in the United States are 17,652 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Cadillac DTS owners in the last 15 years is 44, and the age of the vehicle is 15, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 44 / 17,652 / 15 * 1000 = 0.17.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Cadillac DTS model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2009 Cadillac DTS in 2009.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Cadillac DTS, the following table can be used to compare the 2009 Cadillac DTS with the Cadillac DTS from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2009 DTS is 44 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Cadillac DTS is 84.