2007 Cadillac DTS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
97 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
58,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 75 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 97 complaints (28.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 22.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 15.5% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 12.4% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 6.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Engine | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
Electrical System: 28; Engine: 13; Exterior Lighting: 11; Service Brakes: 8; Steering: 8; Air Bags: 7; Unknown Or Other: 7; Power Train: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 6
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (20). 22 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 2 |
2007: 4; 2008: 6; 2009: 4; 2010: 6; 2011: 3; 2012: 6; 2013: 3; 2014: 23; 2015: 9; 2016: 1; 2017: 7; 2018: 7; 2019: 4; 2020: 6; 2021: 1; 2022: 5; 2023: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10231520 · 2008-06-18 (June 18, 2008)
IN TRAFFIC..TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME, APPLIED BRAKES AND DID NOT HAVE ANY.,.STEPPED ON GAS AND HAD NO RESPONSE..SWERVED TO AVOID CRASH..DRIFTED INTO A PARKING LOT AND CAR CAME TO A STOP AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES STARTED CAR AND SLOWLY DROVE HOME. AS CAR UNABLE TO GO MORE THAN 20 MPH..NOT THE FIRST TIME..TWICE BEFORE...WAS DRIVING AND AGAIN NO BRAKES...GAS PEDAL NOT RESPONSIVE...NO WARNING LIGHTS ON DASH AT ANY TIME. TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE...THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I AM AFRAID I WILL BE KILLED OR WILL KILL SOMEONE BECAUSE I CAN'T CONT…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10231520 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10239966 · 2008-08-27 (August 27, 2008)
FOLLOWING TRUCK..STEPPED ON BRAKES AND DID NOT HAVE ANY...SWERVED TO MISS TRUCK AND STEPPED ON GAS AND DID NOT HAVE ANY...DRIFTED INTO PARKING LOT AND UP AN INCLINE AND DRIFTED TO A STOP. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOTHING APPEARED ON DASH...AND NOTHING CAN BE FOUND...SOMEONE WILL HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE ANY THING IS DONE ABOUT IT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10239966 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10291003 · 2009-11-04 (November 4, 2009)
REF.ODI NUMBER 10289768 UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. UPON FURTHER STUDY I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM ORIGINATED IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE ( ECM). HAS A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM BEEN PRESENTED? *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 38,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10291003 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10352648 · 2010-08-30 (August 30, 2010)
2007 CADILLAC DTS WITH LEVELING REAR STRUTS HAVE A SERIOUS ISSUE IN WIRING TO THE REAR SUSPENSION. THOSE OPERATING IN HEAVY ROAD SALT ENVIRONMENT ARE EXPERIENCING WIRING FAILURES IN QUICK DISCONNECT TERMINALS. WHERE WIRES ARE INSERTED INTO CONNECTOR PINS SCOP UP SALT AGAINST UNPROTECTED COPPER WIRE . THIS RESULTS IN COMPLETE DISCONNECTION DUE TO CHRONIC CORROSION. THUS THE COMPUTER DISPLAYS A TROUBLE MESSAGE IN THE MAIN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER "SERVICE SUSPENSION." THIS WIRING DISCONNECT/OPEN DISABLES THE AIR RIDE FEATURE IN THE REAR STRUTS. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10352648 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10209642 · 2007-11-21 (November 21, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 5 MPH. HE WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. A MECHANIC ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND FOUND THE SERPENTINE BELT LAYING ALONGSIDE THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BRACKET AND PULLEY BROKE, AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 5,200.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10209642 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10254772 · 2009-01-12 (January 12, 2009)
BOUGHT CAR 2/7/2007. AT 4000 MILES ,HAD VIBRATION, ROTORS WERE RUSTY AND OUT OF ROUND, REFINISHED ROTORS, THEN;A WEEK LATER ,VIBRATED WHEN APPLY BRAKES,LUG NUTS LOOSE,TIRES OUT OF BAL.- DEALER HAD LUG NUTS TIGHTENED AND ,FORCE BAL.TIRES. AT 5513 MILES STILL A VIBRATION;- DEALER PUT ON NEW TIRES, 6 MONTHS LATER MADE A NOISE, FELT LOOSE IN FRONT , TOOK TO DEALER THEY REMOVED AND REPLACED R.AXLE BRAKES VIBRATING AGAIN 5 MONTHS LATER. CALLED COMPANY TOOK CAR TO ANOTHER DEALER; TURNED ROTORS & ROTATED TIRES,STILL A VIBRATION,REPLACED FRON…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10254772 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10579211 · 2014-04-11 (April 11, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 6/17/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER WAITING A COUPLE OF MINUTES, THE HE WAS ABLE TO RE-START THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 07/03/14
Owner-reported narrative. 44,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10579211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10639405 · 2014-09-26 (September 26, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RETURNED TO NORMAL ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THE HEAD GASKET WAS BLOWN DUE TO WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE MIXING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIM…
Owner-reported narrative. 117,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10433487 · 2011-10-28 (October 28, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FURTHER, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT WHEN THE ENGINE RPMS REACHED 1500. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ENGINEERED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE M…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10433487 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10660596 · 2014-12-17 (December 17, 2014)
2007 CADILLAC DTS SERVICE DEPARTMENT REFUSED TO FIX VEHICLE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION GEARS, WHICH CAUSED A NOISE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10660596 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10788822 · 2015-11-06 (November 6, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC DTS. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE LIGHTS FLICKERED. THE CONTACT STARTED TO SMELL A FUEL ODOR AND NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INJECTOR 8 CONTROL CIRCUIT SPILLED OIL INTO THE INJECTOR AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,109.
Owner-reported narrative. 92,109 miles reported. Look up ODI 10788822 at NHTSA ↗