repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2007 Cadillac DTSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2007 Cadillac DTS, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 17, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Cadillac DTS has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
14Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
13Engine3 crash/fire/injury
8Steering
8Service brakes
7Power train
7Air bags
7Seats
5Service brakes, hydraulic
3212 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 1 |
| Engine | 13 | 3 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 32 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 Cadillac DTS recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. THIS MAY CAUSE OTHER ELECTRICAL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION, CREATE AN ODOR, OR CAUSE SMOKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other DTS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the DTS median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Cadillac DTS safety ratings
2007 Cadillac DTS 4-DR w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Cadillac DTS, and the recalls they led to.
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 08V-441
In owners' words
What DTS owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2007 Cadillac DTS has been giving me problems with leaking water from either the moon roof or roof itself near driver's door.the floor gets soaked with water and has caused a part called a yaw under the seat to short the wiring out and had to be replaced because it controls the tail lights and tail…
Was backing out of my parking space and the warning icons on my dash,(Service brake system,stabiltrack, traction control.4 years ago I had to replace a (yaw) that goes under the driver's seat because moonroof is leaking so I sealed the roof.the yaw controls the stabiltrack.i took it to a auto parts…
The 2007 Cadillac DTS has heated/air-conditioned front seats. They went out. Looking on the Cadillac users' website it seems to be a common problem. The connectors burn out, even though they are connected to a 30 amp fuse. Having an electrical system short out under the passenger seat can be life…
Own a 2007 DTS?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.