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2007 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

17/100

#11 most-complained of 13 SRX years

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

The 2007 Cadillac SRX has 52 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #11 highest of 13 SRX model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is transmission & powertrain (12 complaints, 23% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.

Complaints
52
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
3 / 1
Injuries / deaths
5 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
13.5 city / 20.5 hwy

Top 2007 Cadillac SRX problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
2007 Cadillac SRX complaints: complaints filed per month5Jun 2007Sep 2008Jul 2011Apr 2014Jun 2015Apr 2016Jul 2018Jul 2020
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to Sep 2023; peak Feb 2009 (5).

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
2007Best1752116.5
2008Good3347016.5
2009Best827016.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Cadillac SRX ranks #11 of 13 among SRX model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 52 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
The most reported problem areas are transmission & powertrain (12 complaints), engine (9 complaints), and brakes (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 74,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2007 Cadillac SRX, most recently reported 2007, covering transmission & powertrain.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
EPA rates the 2007 Cadillac SRX at 16.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 20.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.