2007 Cadillac STS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other STS years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Cadillac STS. That ranks 3rd out of 14 STS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (16 complaints, 31%), typically at around 69,200 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 52owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Cadillac STS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 16 | 31% | 69,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 21% | 27,908 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 10% | 20,160 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 10% | 16,485 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 8% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 6% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 120,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 4% | 32,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 4% | 14,400 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 2% | 500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 2% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 120,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Cadillac STS recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 vehicle experiences a Shift-to-Park malfunction in which it does not consistently recognize that it is in Park, despite being physically shifted into the Park position. When this occurs, the vehicle may fail to shut down properly or behaves as if it is not securely in Park. The condition is…
Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio donât disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.
The service airbags warning appeared on my car. It was just parked for 2 days and when i got in it turned on. This is a common issue that has occurred with multiple people.
On my way home today the service light airbag come on stating that the airbag needs to be serviced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac sts. The contact stated that when an occupant was seated in the front passenger seat, the passenger side air bag sensor did not illuminate. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same symptom as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 10v644000 (air…
Other Cadillac STS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2010 STS | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 STS | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 STS | 50 | 1 |
| 2007 | 52 | 2 |
| 2006 STS | 139 | 4 |
| 2005 STS | 101 | 3 |
| 2004 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 STS | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 STS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 STS | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 STS | 12 | 1 |
| 1999 STS | 13 | 0 |
| 1998 STS | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac STS?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Cadillac STS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Cadillac STS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other STS model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.