Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Cadillac Escalade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 230 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 116 complaints
- Electrical System 34 complaints
- Engine 33 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 15 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
Of the 230 complaints on file, 13 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 230 complaints, owners report 30 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Cadillac Escalade has a below-average reliability rating based on 230 NHTSA complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Air bags and electrical systems are the most frequent issues, with significant complaints highlighting potential reliability concerns. The available data indicates some common failure points, but is not comprehensive.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | very common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,000–$5,000 | common |
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 service
- Battery check/replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Unusual engine noises
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.