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2007 Cadillac CTS
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 217
- Received Nov 2006 to May 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbag warning light stays on31 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes10 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Ignition key sticks or will not turn10 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V542000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
- Recall #14V394000This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 26 crashes, 6 fires, 17 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 16 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 217 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag warning light stays on | 31 | 14% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 10 | 4.6% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 10 | 4.6% | – | NHTSA recall #14V394000 |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 9 | 4.2% | – | NHTSA recall #10V105000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 9 | 4.2% | – | |
| Timing chain fails and destroys engine | 8 | 3.7% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 3.2% | – | NHTSA recall #14V542000 |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Parking brake fails to hold or release | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine burns excessive oil between changes | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Passenger airbag sensor wrongly shows off | 3 | 1.4% | – | NHTSA recall #10V644000 |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V542000September 9, 201410,005 vehicles affected
fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
If the flange melts, a hole may be created allowing the fuel pump to leak fuel, causing the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel module and fuel tank jumper harness, free of charge. GM sent out interim notices in late October. The recall began on March 12, 2015. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14405.
NHTSA recall #14V394000July 2, 2014554,328 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
NHTSA recall #10V644000December 17, 201095,927 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
General motors is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Cadillac Cts vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which repeated flexing of the passenger sensing system mat in the front passenger seat may cause the mat to kink, bend, or fold. This flexing Can break the connections in the mat. If this occurs, the sensor may not detect the presence of a front seat passenger and will disable the air bag.
Non-deployment of the front passenger air bag in the event of a crash necessitating that air bag's deployment may reduce protection of the passenger and increase the risk or severity of injury to them.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger sensing system free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 15, 2011. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, Gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
NHTSA recall #10V105000March 17, 2010139,131 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
General motors has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2003-2007 Cadillac Cts vehicles currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington d.c., west virginia and wisconsin. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the front brake hose fitting at the caliper may corrode due to snow or water, containing road salt or other contaminants, entering and being retained in the routing sleeve. If the fitting corrodes significantly, the brake hose-tube interface may develop a leak.
The brake hose-tube interface may rupture suddenly without prior warning and increase vehicle stopping distance may occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers are to replace both front brake hose assemblies free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2010. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
NHTSA recall #07V589000December 20, 2007275,936 vehicles affected
power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pinion seal free of charge. The recall began on february 1, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006 or http://www.cadillac.com; Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.
NHTSA recall #07V468000October 4, 200716,677 vehicles affected
structure: body: roof and pillars
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 118, 'power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems.' under the standard, the sunroof may only be closed when the ignition is on, or after the ignition is turned off, but before either of the front doors are opened. The affected vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunroof Can be closed after the ignition is turned off and the doors are opened.
This standard specifies requirements for power operated window, partition, and roof panel systems to minimize the likelihood of death or injury from their accidental operation.
Remedy
Dealers will install a wire harness. The recall began on may 29, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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