2007 Cadillac CTS power train problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Cadillac CTS — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle primarily failed while parked at owner residence [XXX] and remained inoperable for approximately three weeks prior to tow to Cadillac dealership. The ignition key became trapped and could not be removed. A manual override release beneath the driver-side steering column was required to free…”
filed May 12, 2026
“Rear differential seal leaking Midas told me when I had the oil changed right after I got the car exactly one year and one day ago today and there is like a weird noise when I drive but if I turn the heat or air in it stops”
filed Jun 18, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE…Campaign 07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007
Power Train problems in other CTS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 CTS | 9 | 35% |
| 2016 CTS | 9 | 29% |
| 2015 CTS | 19 | 41% |
| 2014 CTS | 84 | 58% |
| 2013 CTS | 13 | 18% |
| 2012 CTS | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 CTS | 22 | 22% |
| 2010 CTS | 9 | 13% |
| 2009 CTS | 28 | 17% |
| 2008 CTS | 21 | 12% |
| 2006 CTS | 45 | 17% |
| 2005 CTS | 82 | 30% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Cadillac CTS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.