Worst 2007 Cadillac Dts Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Headlight/Taillight Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Cadillac Dts.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 28 | 2 | 3 | 101,179 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 13 | 1 | 2 | 89,975 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | — | 1 | 53,949 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 66,633 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 64,158 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 92,286 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 73,650 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 165,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Cadillac Dts
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,506,801 vehicles.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 BUICK, LUCERNE; CADILLAC DTS; HUMMER H2; MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 BUICK ENCLAVE; CADILLAC CTS; MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; GMC ACADIA, SIERRA, YUKON, YUKON XL; SATURN OUTLOOK; AND MODEL YEAR 2009 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM (HWFS). A RECALL WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2008 TO ADD A FUSE TO THE CONTROL CIRCUIT HARNESS TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) ELECTRICAL SHORT. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN NEW REPORTS OF THERMAL INCIDENTS ON HWFS MODULES AFTER THIS IMPROVEMENT WAS INSTALLED. THESE INCIDENTS RESULTED FROM A NEW FAILURE MODE ATTRIBUTED TO THE DEVICE'S THERMAL PROTECTION FEATURE. THE SIGNIFICANCE VARIES FROM MINOR DISTORTION TO CONSIDERABLE MELTING OF THE PLASTIC AROUND THE HWFS FLUID CHAMBER.
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2007 Cadillac Dts — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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