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NHTSA has 285 owner complaints on file for this Escalade[1]. Air bags lead the list with 138 complaints[2].

285owner complaints[1]
5recalls[3]
14MPG combined (EPA)[4]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners raise, biggest first.

Recalls

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

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
Escalade AWD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[4] 12 / 18 / 14 $5,850
Escalade 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[17] 12 / 19 / 14 $5,850

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
4 DR AWD[18] n/a n/a n/a 3 22.8%
4 DR AWD[19] n/a n/a n/a 3 23.7%
4 DR AWD[20] n/a n/a n/a 3 21.2%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
ESCALADE 4DR SUV AWD[21] 202 in 79 in 76 in 116 in 5,571 lb
ESCALADE ESV 4DR SUV AWD[22] 223 in 79 in 74 in 130 in 5,666 lb
ESCALADE EXT P/U EXT CAB S/BOX AWD[23] 218 in 79 in 74 in 130 in 5,756 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

1999: 39 complaints, 2 recalls19992000: 71 complaints, 1 recalls2002: 137 complaints, 2 recalls2003: 108 complaints, 5 recalls20032004: 102 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 62 complaints, 2 recalls2006: 24 complaints, 2 recalls20062007: 285 complaints, 5 recalls28520072008: 167 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 85 complaints, 5 recalls20092010: 43 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 65 complaints, 6 recalls2012: 26 complaints, 3 recalls20122013: 22 complaints, 4 recalls2014: 21 complaints, 2 recalls2015: 106 complaints, 9 recalls20152016: 104 complaints, 4 recalls2017: 89 complaints, 2 recalls2018: 36 complaints, 2 recalls20182019: 59 complaints, 1 recalls2020: 36 complaints, 2 recalls2021: 169 complaints, 12 recalls20212022: 142 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 233 complaints, 4 recalls2024: 74 complaints, 2 recalls20242025: 39 complaints, 1 recalls2026: 54 complaints, 4 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Escalade model year. The 2007 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
1999392
2000711
20021372
20031085
20041023
2005622
2006242
20072855
20081674
2009855
2010433
2011656
2012263
2013224
2014212
20151069
20161044
2017892
2018362
2019591
2020362
202116912
20221424
20232334
2024742
2025391
2026544

NHTSA's counts for the Escalade show 285 complaints and 5 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 28 model years listed, 27 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 0 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2007 (285)[3]. 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 Escalade?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so treat them as a guide and not a final answer[1]. Air bag complaints are the biggest group by a wide margin[2]. Engine and electrical complaints come next[5][6]. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records and check that every recall repair was completed. Then have an independent mechanic look at the air bag system, the electrical system and the steering area.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
Air bags have the most complaints[2], followed by the engine[5] and the electrical system[6].
Does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade have recalls?
Yes. See the Recalls section of this page for the full list[3].
How many complaints has the 2007 Cadillac Escalade had?
NHTSA has 285 owner complaints on file[1].
What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
See the fuel economy section on this page.
Is the 2007 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Complaints are spread across several groups, led by air bags[2]. See the complaint and recall sections for the full picture.

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 285 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade (14 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 39 injuries, 1 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 138 complaints name the air bags component group (12 crashes, 1 fires, 13 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac Escalade model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Escalade AWD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 18 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. 50 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 98,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 42 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 8 fires, 16 injuries, median mileage at failure 87,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 27 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 26 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 110,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 20 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 102,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 14 complaints name the suspension component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 14,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 13 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 10 injuries, median mileage at failure 110,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Recall 21V050, filed February 5, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 21V052, filed February 5, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 10V240, filed June 4, 2010: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 08V441, filed August 28, 2008: Electrical System. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 06V307, filed August 11, 2006: Wheels › Rim . NHTSA recall database
  17. EPA rating for Escalade 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 12 city / 19 highway / 14 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR AWD: rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ESCALADE 4DR SUV AWD: length 202 in, width 79 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 116 in, curb weight 5,571 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ESCALADE ESV 4DR SUV AWD: length 223 in, width 79 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 130 in, curb weight 5,666 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ESCALADE EXT P/U EXT CAB S/BOX AWD: length 218 in, width 79 in, height 74 in, wheelbase 130 in, curb weight 5,756 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

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.