2007 Cadillac SRX: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 52 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (20% of complaints); the 2009 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Dec 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his mom was driving on a hot day, upon attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn off. While in accessory mode, the vehicle failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2023
“3of my brake line burst at a stop light when stopping in a shop now aren't the line made of high grade metal that should last life of the car”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. The contact stated that the rear differential leaked without warning. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to germain cadillac (4200 morse crossing, columbus, oh 43219, (614) 421-2007) where the mechanic placed struts on the vehicle. The contact was informed about the rear deferential that may leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the leak. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unknown.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2019
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“While driving down the highway at approximately 70mph all of a sudden the display in the vehicle said engine power reduced, the vehicle then lost all power and stopped on a four lane highway in the middle of traffic, and will no longer start. We believe the issue has to do with the timing chain. In doing some research, we found case #10287 and found that gm offered an extended warranty for the timing chain, until feb 2017. We purchased the vehicle february of 2018. We called gm and spoke with representatives that said there was in fact a recall for our exact make, model and year for the premature ware of the timing chain, but it was not with our VIN.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2018
“2 timing chains within 8 months just put the second one in on saturday and 4 days later the car is making the same noise again. I have spoke to many people about this and they are telling me this is a problem with this motor. The second time the timing chain went I was driving down route 55 in nj and the car shut off and would not start the first time it went I was in the driveway and would not stay running. I do not have the money to keep putting in this or the funds to get another car I expect when I pit money into the car I don't expect it to start running the way it was when the timing chain went.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. The contact stated that there had been various warning lights illuminating and there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the area of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. On each side of the vehicle, there were air distribution units. Each unit, outlined in a silver component, produced a glare and reflection that affected visibility in the rearview mirror. In addition, the glare impacted the contact's vision while looking through the rearview and front mirrors. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not provide a repair solution. The approximate failure mileage was 54,600.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2016
“I'm having transmission issues, I called gm and they verified no recalls were on this model, I have had 3 transmissions replaced and now found out that I have to have another transmission.”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2016
“Takata recall- I have a, service airbag, warning that has come on for the second time. I have never heard of a car doing this. Is this normal? The first time it came on and went off the same day, now it has been on a week.”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac srx. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v589000 (power train) the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 60,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2015
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX reliable?
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Cadillac SRX. The most complained-about area is power train (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Cadillac SRX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 79,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Cadillac SRX have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.