2007 Cadillac CTS engine problems
29 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2007 Cadillac CTS, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 2 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. The contact stated that the timing chain warning message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,000.
Other problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS
- Air bags 67 complaints
- Brakes 59 complaints
- Electrical system 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints