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2007 Cadillac DTS Engine Problems

NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Cadillac DTS, 21% of all 97 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 7 DTS model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints
20
21% of 97
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Cadillac DTS engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2007, latest Sep 9, 2020.

2007 Cadillac DTS engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2007Aug 2008Sep 2014Nov 2015Jul 2017May 2020
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2007 to Sep 2020; peak Jun 2008 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Cadillac DTS

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by DTS model year

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

  1. 20051 (11%)
  2. 200661 (24%)
  3. 200720 (21%)
  4. 200817 (20%)
  5. 20094 (11%)
  6. 20106 (27%)
  7. 20115 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Cadillac DTS have engine problems?
NHTSA has 20 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Cadillac DTS, 21% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Cadillac DTS year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Cadillac DTS has the most engine complaints (61), compared with 20 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Cadillac DTS?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Cadillac DTS 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.