repaired · 2023 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2007 Cadillac EscaladeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 230 owner complaints about the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-050 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Cadillac Escalade has problems
230 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
116Air bags13 crash/fire/injury
34Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
33Engine3 crash/fire/injury
19Structure3 crash/fire/injury
15Electronic stability control (ESC)
14Power train
12Suspension
10Seats
7Exterior lighting
4815 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 116 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 34 | 7 |
| Engine | 33 | 3 |
| Structure | 19 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 12 | 1 |
| Seats | 10 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 48 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Cadillac Escalade 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.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
105kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 air bags complaints. 45% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 48% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
6under 30k miles17under 100k miles21100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Escalade 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 Escalade median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Cadillac Escalade safety ratings
2007 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Cadillac Escalade, and the recalls they led to.
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 08V-441
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- NON-CRASH ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Escalade owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an area where the pavement was incomplete and caused the vehicle to go off-road and into the woods, and the vehicle crashed into the trees, where it came to a stop. The ABS and check engine warning…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon approaching the parked vehicle, he discovered that all the air bags had deployed without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of…
N212328760 Recall preformed on 8/4/2022. Airbag warning light still coming on while driving! Evidently, my problem was never fixed.
Own a 2007 Escalade?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.