Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Cadillac SRX has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 52 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V589000 DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Visibility 7 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 52 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Cadillac SRX has numerous issues, specifically with the power train, visibility, and electrical systems. Despite its luxury appeal, expected reliability is undermined by complaints and a recall for the rear axle seal.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| visibility | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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
- coolant flush
- transmission service
- tire rotations and balance
- air filter replacement
- spark plug changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- power train vibration noise
- sluggish electrical responses
- brake pad wear warning
- oil leaks under vehicle
- dimming headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.