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2007 Cadillac STS problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 67 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.3 times the median STS year — the 2007 model ranks #4 of 14 STS years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 18 reports (27% of the total).

67

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

1

Investigations

8

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

5

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other STS years?

STS NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted197 complaints1998: 3 complaints1999: 16 complaints2000: 15 complaints2001: 17 complaints2002: 10 complaints2003: 15 complaints2004: 9 complaints2005: 145 complaints2006: 197 complaints2007: 67 complaints2008: 77 complaints2009: 24 complaints2010: 6 complaints2011: 9 complaints
STS NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Cadillac STS problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags1827%
Electrical System1725%
Lighting69%
Transmission57%
Engine57%
Fuel System34%
Brakes34%
Speed Control34%
Visibility & Wipers23%
Body & Structure23%
Other11%
Seat Belts11%
Seats11%

Does the 2007 Cadillac STS have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V542000Fuel SystemSeptember 9, 2014 · 10,005 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THEAIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DECLARED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 3, 2011 · crash

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS INADVERTENTLY DEPRESSED INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A TREE. THE CRASH OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE AIR…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 3, 2007 · crash

“THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A MAJOR FOGGING ISSUE WHICH LEADS TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY BOTH FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CAR AND FOR OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. THIS ISSUE IS BEING REPORTED IN STS AND CTS CADILLAC FORUMS AT LEAST AS FAR BACK AS 2008. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN EITHER THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 11, 2014

“I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP. I STARTED GOING UP THE DRIVEWAY, I FELT THE CAR LURCH FOREWARD. I THOUGHT I WAS SLAMMING ON THE BRAKE, BUT HIT THE GAS INSTEAD. THE CAR CRASHED INTO THE HOUSE MOVING THE CONCRETE BLOCK. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I BROKE MY NECK AT C4 AND C5. I HAVE SEEN 3 REPORTS ON THIS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · February 4, 2014 · crash

“I NOTICED THE GEAR SHIFTER LOCKED IN PLACED WHERE ONE CAN NOT MOVE THE UNIT FROM PARK TO DRIVE; I RECEIVE THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE ON THE VIC VISUAL INFORMATION CENTER. I BELIEVED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAME CAR IN THE 2006 CADILLAC STS; THE SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE ALSO COMES ON AFTER…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 1, 2015

2007 Cadillac STS — common questions

Is the 2007 Cadillac STS reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 67 complaints put the 2007 model at #4 of 14 STS years. It is one of the STS years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 STS problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (18 complaints), electrical system (17 complaints), lighting (6 complaints).

Does the 2007 Cadillac STS have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Cadillac STS. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2007 Cadillac STS under NHTSA investigation?

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

Which Cadillac STS years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the STS years to avoid are 2006, 2005, 2008, 2007. The cleanest record among STS years belongs to 1998.

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.