2007 Cadillac SRX

▲ Better than typical
2007 Cadillac SRX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:18:35.921Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac SRX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 442 complaints 2016: 168 complaints 2016 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2007: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004216
2005122
200668
200752
200847
200927
2010474
2011446
2012416
2013393
2014387
2015442
2016168
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2 TIMING CHAINS WITHIN 8 MONTHS JUST PUT THE SECOND ONE IN ON SATURDAY AND 4 DAYS LATER THE CAR IS MAKING THE SAME NOISE AGAIN. I HAVE SPOKE TO MANY PEOPLE ABOUT THIS AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180510

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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HELLO, THE REASON FOR MY EMAIL IS THAT JUST THIS PAST MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 OF 2013 THE SUNROOF TO MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO EXPLANATION. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 8PM ON A COLD AND DRIZZLY NIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131202

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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MY HUSBAND PURCHASED MY VEHICLE IN OCTOBER, 2006. WITHIN 2 MONTHS IT WAS RETURNED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090225

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20070717 — PE (closed 20071227)

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL

R 20080208 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTT

Campaign 07V589000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V589000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Cadillac SRX is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac SRX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.