2007 Cadillac SRX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SRX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Cadillac SRX. That ranks 11th out of 14 SRX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 23%), typically at around 64,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Cadillac SRX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 23% | 64,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 13% | 66,200 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 12% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 10% | 75,550 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 10% | 76,300 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 6% | 54,501 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 68,825 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 50,502 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Cadillac SRX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.
Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Failure of the rear differential (PE07037) — opened Jul 17, 2007, closed Dec 27, 2007, led to recall 07V589000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his mom was driving on a hot day, upon attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn off. While in accessory mode, the vehicle failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was…
Please investigate! Approx. 3 days ago i was coming to a stop sign in a residential area & applied brakes. Speed limit is 25, but i was going slower, just to the corner past my home. Not only did brakes not work- the car began to accelerate on its own to about 35-40 mph- no gas applied. Tried…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. SUNROOF PANEL DETACHED WHILE DRIVING *DT THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE SUNROOF PANEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLEW OFF. ED MORSE CADILLAC DELRAY BEACH 2300 S FEDERAL…
My 2007 cadillac srx airbag is bulging out and keeps getting worse.
3of my brake line burst at a stop light when stopping in a shop now aren't the line made of high grade metal that should last life of the car
Other Cadillac SRX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 SRX | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 SRX | 168 | 2 |
| 2015 SRX | 442 | 4 |
| 2014 SRX | 390 | 2 |
| 2013 SRX | 393 | 5 |
| 2012 SRX | 417 | 3 |
| 2011 SRX | 447 | 7 |
| 2010 SRX | 474 | 6 |
| 2009 SRX | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 SRX | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 | 52 | 1 |
| 2006 SRX | 68 | 3 |
| 2005 SRX | 122 | 3 |
| 2004 SRX | 216 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, visibility problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Cadillac SRX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SRX model years, the 2007 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.