YearToAvoid

2007 Cadillac SRX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2007 Cadillac SRX has a complaint index of 17, ranking 11th out of 13 model years, and carries a Good verdict, though it's capped due to incomplete records for 2005-2009. Its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain, with 12 complaints and a median failure mileage of 74,000.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
17/100
#11 of 13 SRX years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
52
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
5
Top issue
Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year
2008
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
13.5 city / 20.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0

Top 2007 Cadillac SRX problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Transmission & Powertrain12 (23%)
  2. Engine9 (17%)
  3. Brakes8 (15%)
  4. Electrical System8 (15%)
  5. Visibility & Wipers8 (15%)
  6. Structure & Body6 (12%)
  7. Airbags5 (10%)
  8. Other3 (6%)
  9. Steering3 (6%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Transmission can lock down or lose power suddenly, sometimes dropping from highway speed to a stop while the gas pedal is still pressed.
  • Owners describe the rear axle grinding or jerking as if the car abruptly downshifted, occasionally tied to the pinion seal recall.
  • The sunroof has reportedly shattered spontaneously while driving, scattering glass inside the cabin.
  • Camshaft drive chains have reportedly stretched or worn prematurely, risking loss of engine power.
  • Steering tie rods have reportedly separated from the hydraulic cylinder, causing the front wheels to stop responding.
  • A rear structural failure was reported with a loud pop followed by loss of control and spinning.
2007 Cadillac SRX complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2007Sep 2008Jul 2011Apr 2014Jun 2015Apr 2016Jul 2018Jul 2020
52 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Sep 2023; peak Aug 2015 (3).

2007 Cadillac SRX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles

    Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal

    On certain passenger vehicles, the rear axle pinion seal does not meet all of the specifications and may experience a fluid leak.

    Risk: A rear differential failure may cause loss of motive power and possibly loss of control increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 http://www.pontiac.com; and saturn at 1-800-972-8876 or http://www.saturn.com.

2007 Cadillac SRX fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13.5 MPG
Highway
20.5 MPG
Combined
16.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,400
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 SRX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good42122316.5
2006Good2568316
2007Good1752116.5
2008Good3347016.5
2009Good827016.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2007 SRX a complaint index of 17, the 11th worst out of 13 model years, and it carries a Good verdict, though that verdict is capped because 2005-2009 complaint records are less complete.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
Transmission & Powertrain leads with 12 complaints (23% share), followed by Engine (9 complaints), and Brakes, Electrical System, and Visibility & Wipers tied at 8 complaints each.
Does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (07V589000) covers a rear axle pinion seal that may leak fluid; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2007 SRX compare to other model years?
The 2007 SRX (complaint index 17) ranks better than 2010-2015 models, which score between 50 and 100 and carry Caution or Avoid verdicts, but its own verdict is capped to Good rather than earning a higher rating.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
EPA rates it at 16.5 mpg combined (13.5 city / 20.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,400.

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.