Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Cadillac STS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Cadillac STS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 52 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 #07V589000 DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 16 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 6 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
Of the 52 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 52 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Cadillac STS has a below-average reliability rating due to recurring issues with the electrical system and air bags, as well as serious recalls involving the fuel system and axle seals. These factors contribute to higher repair frequencies and costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| air bags | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| fuel pump | 80,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| rear axle seal | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | occasional |
| engine | 100,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Spark plugs replacement at 100,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Inspect suspension annually
- Rotate tires every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Frequent air bag warnings
- Fuel smell near rear
- Unusual electrical glitches
- Transmission fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Cadillac STS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.