Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Cadillac CTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Cadillac CTS has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V542000 Fuel Pump Electrical Terminal Overheating NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V394000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V644000 AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V105000 FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V589000 DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V468000 FMVSS 118/SUNROOF NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 64 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Service Brakes 36 complaints
- Power Train 33 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 217 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Cadillac CTS has a below-average reliability rating due to a moderate number of owner complaints and six recall campaigns. Recalls have addressed issues in critical systems such as the fuel pump, ignition, and airbag, which are supported by corresponding complaints. However, the range of complaints and the severity of some recall issues suggest potential reliability concerns, making extensive data available for evaluation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Unusual brake noise
- Dashboard electrical failures
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel odor or leak
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Cadillac CTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.