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2007 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 17% of all 217 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest engine complaint count among 15 CTS model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,000 miles.

Engine complaints
36
17% of 217
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
81,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Cadillac CTS engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 20, 2007, latest May 4, 2021.

2007 Cadillac CTS engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2007May 2010Jun 2014Jul 2015Feb 2016May 2017Apr 2020
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2007 to May 2021; peak Feb 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Cadillac CTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by CTS model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200540 (14%)
  2. 200645 (17%)
  3. 200736 (17%)
  4. 200843 (25%)
  5. 200960 (36%)
  6. 201014 (21%)
  7. 201119 (19%)
  8. 201212 (18%)
  9. 20139 (12%)
  10. 201410 (7%)
  11. 20159 (19%)
  12. 20164 (13%)
  13. 20172 (7%)
  14. 20181 (13%)
  15. 20193 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have engine problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles.
Which Cadillac CTS year has the most engine complaints?
The 2009 Cadillac CTS has the most engine complaints (60), compared with 36 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Cadillac CTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Cadillac CTS is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.