2007 Cadillac DTS electrical system problems
28 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2007 Cadillac DTS, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac dts. The contact stated that the check battery/recharge system indicator illuminated. There was also a burning odor and sparks present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The heated and cooled front seats have stopped working. May possibly be a fire hazard. Should rightfully be recalled.