MYRModel Year Report

2007 Cadillac Escalade

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2007 Cadillac Escalade
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
230
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

50% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 230 complaints 2007 230 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 98 complaints 2015 2016: 89 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 25 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2021: 73 complaints 2022: 85 complaints 2023: 140 complaints 2023 2024: 48 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 230 complaints 2007 230 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2009 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 98 complaints 2015 2016: 89 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 25 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2021: 73 complaints 2021 2022: 85 complaints 2023: 140 complaints 2023 2024: 48 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 39 complaints 1999 2000: 71 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 115 complaints 2003: 81 complaints 2003 2004: 69 complaints 2005: 43 complaints 2005 2006: 19 complaints 2007: 230 complaints 2007 230 2008: 136 complaints 2009: 58 complaints 2009 2010: 38 complaints 2011: 49 complaints 2011 2012: 20 complaints 2013: 18 complaints 2013 2014: 20 complaints 2015: 98 complaints 2015 2016: 89 complaints 2017: 51 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2019: 25 complaints 2019 2020: 14 complaints 2021: 73 complaints 2021 2022: 85 complaints 2023: 140 complaints 2023 2024: 48 complaints 2025: 20 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints

2007: 230 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199939
200071
20013
2002115
200381
200469
200543
200619
2007230
2008136
200958
201038
201149
201220
201318
201420
201598
201689
201751
201821
201925
202014
202173
202285
2023140
202448
202520
202634

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

50% · 116 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30

Also filed under Engine and service brakes, hydraulic

This complaint is same as many other that have already been submitted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-17

Tl*the contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact fell asleep while driving at an unknown speed. The vehicle struck a ditch, went airborne, and rolled over several times. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-29

Electrical system

15% · 34 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and rear compartment/trunk.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Entire information cluster has lost power vehicle halts to a stop in mid driving breaking response is sometimes hard sometimes very loose intermittent warning…

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-14

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that after plugging the electric air pump into the cigarette lighter socket, smoke was suddenly present coming from the lighter socket and the engine compartment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-05

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. While driving 45 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the rear roof light. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed smoke and fire coming from the rear roof light.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-26

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Engine

14% · 33 reports
CRASHFIRE

Structure

8% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl*- the contact stated that upon receiving thec 2007 Cadillac Escalade with 3 failure miles the retractable steps on both sides of the vehicle were not working.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-02-28

Electronic stability control (esc)

7% · 15 reports

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2007Complaint volume 230 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2008-02-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 2008-06-12 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  3. I
    2008-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-09-08 Non-crash engine compartment fires
  4. R
    2008-09-12Electrical system08V441000 GM is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 Buick lucerne; Cadillac DTS; hummer H2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade ext; Chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; GMC acadia…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2008. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or…

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  5. R
    2010-06-11Electrical system10V240000 GM is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Buick, lucerne; Cadillac DTS; hummer H2; model year 2008-2009 Buick enclave; Cadillac CTS; model year 2007-2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade esv, Escalade…

    Remedy: Dealers will permanently disable and remove the heated washer fluid module. An updated page for the owner manual will be provided and inserted in the owner manual to document that the feature has…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2021-03-01Air bags21V050000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500,...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021.

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  7. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  8. R
    2021-09-20Air bags21V052000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2009 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 23, 2021.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Cadillac Escalade — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 116 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 34 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08V441000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 10V240000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V050000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V052000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.