2007 Cadillac CTS brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 59 complaints for the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 11 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 47 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated independently and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle crashed into two different vehicles and landed into a ditch. A police report was filed and two of the occupants sustained injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and deemed totaled. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. In feb of 2008, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign id number 07v58900 (power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal); however, the vehicle was not repaired correctly. The transmission module was recently replaced and the manual gear failed. Recently, the rear rotors failed. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they would not assist with the repairs because the vehicle was over 30,000 miles. In addition, the warranty was expired.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints