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2007 Cadillac SRX problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2007 Cadillac SRX is among the quieter years of the SRX on NHTSA's books: 69 complaints (74% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across transmission (12), electrical system (11), and visibility & wipers (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

69

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other SRX years?

SRX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted632 complaints2004: 324 complaints2005: 162 complaints2006: 96 complaints2007: 69 complaints2008: 71 complaints2009: 31 complaints2010: 632 complaints2011: 575 complaints2012: 515 complaints2013: 493 complaints2014: 451 complaints2015: 535 complaints2016: 208 complaints2019: 2 complaints
SRX NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Cadillac SRX problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission1217%
Electrical System1116%
Engine812%
Visibility & Wipers812%
Brakes69%
Airbags57%
Body & Structure57%
Other34%
Steering34%
Lighting23%
Speed Control23%
Tires & Wheels23%
Fuel System11%
Seats11%

Does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V589000TransmissionDecember 20, 2007 · 275,936 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“2007 CADILLAC SRX LOCKED DOWN WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THIS FAILURE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. *KB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL. RECALL# 07V589000.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 18, 2008 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE HAD BEEN VARIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATING AND THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD COMING FROM THE AREA OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 28, 2016

“MY HUSBAND PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 2006. WITHIN 2 MONTHS IT WAS RETURNED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEALER. THE CHROME HANDLE HAD STARTED PEELING ON THE DRIVER SIDE, THE REAR WINDOW SEAL WAS LEAKING WHENEVER IT WOULD RAIN AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE LEAK WAS REPAIRED, I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 16, 2009 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · January 20, 2015 · fire

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD LOCK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 1, 2014

2007 Cadillac SRX — common questions

Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 69 NHTSA complaints, below the typical SRX year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2007 SRX problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (12 complaints), electrical system (11 complaints), visibility & wipers (8 complaints).

Does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Cadillac SRX. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Cadillac SRX years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the SRX years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2015, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among SRX years belongs to 2019.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.