What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac CTS?

Air bags and brakes have the biggest complaint groups on file. Electrical, power train and engine complaints follow.

Does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists recalls for this year. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

How many complaints has the 2007 Cadillac CTS had?

NHTSA has 218 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports from owners.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Cadillac CTS get?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2007 Cadillac CTS reliable?

The record shows safety system complaints about air bags and brakes. See the by-year comparison on this page to put the year in context.

2007 Cadillac CTS Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 218 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Cadillac CTS^[1]. Air bags and brakes sit at the top of the complaint groups^[2]^[3].

218owner complaints^[1]

7recalls^[4]

16–19MPG combined (EPA)^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners raised with NHTSA, biggest first.

Air Bags. 64 complaints^[2]. Owners describe crashes where the bags did not open, and a warning light that stayed on after a sensor was found faulty.
Brakes. 59 complaints^[3]. Owners describe pedals that did not slow the car, partial brake loss that shops could not trace, and repairs that did not fix the problem.
Electrical System. 42 complaints^[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe hard starts, a car that hesitated or cut out, a radio and cruise control that quit, and smoke from under the car.
Power Train. 33 complaints^[7]. Owners describe rear end leaks, grinding, and rear wheels locking up while driving, plus waits for parts on recall work.
Engine. 30 complaints^[8]. Owners raise engine trouble, and this group includes reports of fires.
Steering. 16 complaints^[9]. These reports include crashes and injuries.
Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints^[10]. These did not fit a single component.
Structure. 8 complaints^[11]. These cover the body of the car.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 CTS is necessarily included.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (15V225), April 2015. About 4,907 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump (14V542), September 2014. About 10,005 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Ignition (14V394), July 2014. About 554,328 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive (10V644), December 2010. About 95,927 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings (10V105), March 2010. About 139,131 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal (07V589), December 2007. About 275,936 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of drive power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars (07V468), October 2007. About 16,677 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
CTS, 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[5]	15 / 25 / 19	$3,550
CTS, 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[19]	16 / 24 / 19	$3,550
CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[20]	15 / 24 / 18	$3,700
CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[21]	16 / 25 / 19	$3,550
CTS-V, 6.0L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[22]	14 / 22 / 16	$5,150

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR RWD^[23].

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each CTS model year. The 2007 is highlighted^[4].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2003	313	4
2004	229	7
2005	284	7
2006	272	7
2007	218	7
2008	175	2
2009	167	5
2010	68	3
2011	108	2
2012	67	2
2013	73	2
2014	146	7
2015	50	4
2016	31	4
2017	27	2
2018	8	2
2019	10	0

NHTSA's counts for the CTS show 218 complaints and 7 recalls for 2007^[4]. Among the 17 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 4 have more^[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2018 (8) and the most are for 2003 (313)^[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2007 CTS?

The complaint record for the 2007 CTS is heavy on safety systems. Air bags and brakes lead the groups^[2]^[3], and NHTSA lists 218 complaints in all, some of them mentioning crashes, fires and injuries^[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Recalls exist for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page before you buy^[4]. A careful inspection of the brakes, air bag light and rear end is a sensible start.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac CTS?: Air bags and brakes have the biggest complaint groups on file^[2]^[3]. Electrical, power train and engine complaints follow^[6]^[7]^[8].
Does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists recalls for this year^[4]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
How many complaints has the 2007 Cadillac CTS had?: NHTSA has 218 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Cadillac CTS get?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2007 Cadillac CTS reliable?: The record shows safety system complaints about air bags and brakes^[2]^[3]. See the by-year comparison on this page to put the year in context.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Cadillac CTS

2004 229 complaints, 7 recalls
2005 284 complaints, 7 recalls
2006 272 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 this page
2008 175 complaints, 2 recalls
2009 167 complaints, 5 recalls
2010 68 complaints, 3 recalls
2011 108 complaints, 2 recalls
2013 73 complaints, 2 recalls
2014 146 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 50 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 31 complaints, 4 recalls

Compare all model years of the Cadillac CTS

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Similar cars from 2007: midsize cars

2007 Chrysler Sebring 339 complaints, 7 recalls
2007 Honda Accord 525 complaints, 9 recalls
2007 Lexus ES 664 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 Mercury Milan 434 complaints, 4 recalls
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 220 complaints, 3 recalls
2007 Volvo S80 24 complaints, 5 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 218 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Cadillac CTS (26 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 17 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
64 complaints name the air bags component group (15 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,000). NHTSA vehicle records
59 complaints name the brakes component group (10 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,000). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac CTS model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CTS, 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
42 complaints name the electrical system component group (5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,223). NHTSA vehicle records
33 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
30 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,000). NHTSA vehicle records
16 complaints name the steering component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,000). NHTSA vehicle records
9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 136,500). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 49,600). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 15V225, filed April 15, 2015: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V542, filed September 9, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V394, filed July 2, 2014: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V644, filed December 17, 2010: Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor / Control Module-Inactive . NHTSA recall database
Recall 10V105, filed March 17, 2010: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings. NHTSA recall database
Recall 07V589, filed December 20, 2007: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 07V468, filed October 4, 2007: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for CTS, 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 24 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CTS, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for CTS-V, 6.0L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 22 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2007 Cadillac CTS: problems, recalls and fuel economy