Infiniti I35 vs Cadillac DTS
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Infiniti I35 | Cadillac DTS |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 300 | 731 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2004 | 2004–2011 |
| Worst model year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Best model year | 2004 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 19 | 58 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 30 |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 53 |
| Deaths reported | 7 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15.7% | 19.3% |
Infiniti I35 by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
109
36.3%
Airbags
32
10.7%
Electrical System
23
7.7%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
21
7.0%
Suspension
15
5.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
14
4.7%
Brakes
14
4.7%
Other & Unspecified
13
4.3%
Cadillac DTS by year
What breaks
Electrical System
180
24.6%
Lights
110
15.0%
Engine & Cooling
97
13.3%
Steering
59
8.1%
Airbags
34
4.7%
Brakes
34
4.7%
Seats
28
3.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
25
3.4%