2007 Cadillac DTS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Cadillac DTS has a complaint index of 67, ranking 3rd worst out of 7 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 97 complaints, 3 recalls, and 8 crashes tied to this year, with the Electrical System the top problem area at 40% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #3 of 7 DTS years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 97
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2007 Cadillac DTS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System39 (40%)
- Engine20 (21%)
- Brakes15 (15%)
- Structure & Body11 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (11%)
- Steering8 (8%)
- Airbags7 (7%)
- Other7 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crashes, including a rollover and side-impact collisions.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration from idle or low speed, sometimes ending in a collision.
- Electrical system faults reported alongside acceleration problems, with one owner pointing to the engine control module.
- A driver-side suspension reportedly broke while turning at low speed, causing loss of control.
- Owners report a burning smell and sparks from the alternator along with a charging-system warning light.
- Engine oil leaks from the manifold were reported along with smoke from the hood and a flashing oil pressure warning before a sudden loss of power.
2007 Cadillac DTS recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V355000Jun 23, 2014Electrical System3,141,731 vehicles
Electrical system:ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
- NHTSA 10V240000Jun 4, 2010Electrical System1,365,070 vehicles
Electrical system
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 ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl; saturn outlook; and model year 2009 chevrolet traverse vehicles equipped with a heated washer fluid system (hwfs). A recall was implemented in 2008 to add a fuse to the control circuit harness to address the potential consequences of a printed circuit board (pcb) electrical short. However, there have been new reports of thermal incidents on hwfs modules after this improvement was installed. These incidents resulted from a new failure mode attributed to the device's thermal protection feature. The significance varies from minor distortion to considerable melting of the plastic around the hwfs fluid chamber.
Risk: It is possible for the heated washer module to ignite and a fire may occur.
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 been permanently disabled and removed from the vehicle. The safety recall began on june 11, 2010. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, gmc at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
- NHTSA 08V441000Aug 28, 2008Electrical System857,735 vehicles
Electrical system
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, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick enclave vehicles equipped with a heated wiper washer fluid system. A short circuit on the printed circuit board for the washer fluid heater may overheat the control-circuit ground wire.
Risk: This may cause other electrical features to malfunction, create an odor, or cause smoke increasing the risk of a fire.
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 http://www.cadillac.com; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com, gmc at 1-866-996-9436; or hummer at 1-800-732-5493; or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
2007 Cadillac DTS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other DTS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Cadillac DTS reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 DTS has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 3rd worst among 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict relative to other DTS years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac DTS?
- Electrical System issues make up 40% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 21% and Brakes at 15%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
- Does the 2007 Cadillac DTS have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 DTS, all involving the electrical system, including a 2010 recall covering a heated washer fluid module and a 2008 recall for a wiring harness fix.
- What year Cadillac DTS should I avoid?
- Among DTS years with data, 2006 has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2008 is also rated Avoid with a complaint index of 83; 2007 is rated Caution.
- At what mileage do 2007 Cadillac DTS problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,000 miles overall, with Electrical System complaints median at 57,000 miles and Brakes complaints median at 38,000 miles.