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2007 Cadillac SRXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 52 owner complaints about the 2007 Cadillac SRX, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2007 Cadillac SRX
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years76% below the SRX median · #12 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints527 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 7, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Cadillac SRX has problems

52 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train121
Electrical system71
Visibility73
Engine61
Service brakes60
Air bags50
Structure52
Electronic stability control (ESC)30
Steering30
9 other systems121

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Cadillac SRX 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

Axle shaft: seal

Recall 07V-589 · Dec 20, 2007 · 275,936 vehicles

Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 SRX 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 SRX median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2007 Cadillac SRX safety ratings

2007 Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Cadillac SRX frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Cadillac SRX side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2007 Cadillac SRX, and the recalls they led to.

  1. FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIALPE07037 · closed Dec 27, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-589
In owners' words

What SRX owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL LEAKED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GERMAIN CADILLAC (4200 MORSE CROSSING, COLUMBUS, OH 43219, [PHONE]) WHERE THE MECHANIC PLACED STRUTS ON THE…
Complaint 11242792 · Aug 9, 2019 · 150,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WAS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WOULD LOCK WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE…
Complaint 10960291 · Mar 13, 2017 · 99,000 miles
I DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND A BANGING, LOUD NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN SHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL GASKET WAS RUPTURED. I CALLED THE GMC DEALER IN COSTA MESA, CA AND I WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10860344 · Apr 19, 2016 · 69,000 miles

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