2007 Cadillac DTS Reliability
The 2007 Cadillac DTS has 97 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Compared with nearby DTS model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the DTS's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
97
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2007 Cadillac DTS complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 model year, filed between 2007 and 2023. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 29% |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 14% |
| Service brakes | 13 | 13% |
| Engine | 13 | 13% |
| Steering | 8 | 8% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 7% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 7% |
| Air bags | 7 | 7% |
2007 Cadillac DTS recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2007 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V441000 | Aug 28, 2008 | Electrical system | Gm is recalling 857,735 my 2006-2008 buick lucerne; Cadillac DTS; hummer h2; my 2007-2008 Cadillac escalade, escalade esv, escalade ext; chevrolet avalanche, silverado, suburban, tahoe; gmc acadia, sierra, yukon, yukon xl, saturn outlook; and my 2008 buick… |
| 10V240000 | Jun 4, 2010 | Electrical system | 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… |
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system — ignition | 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.… |
How the 2007 compares with nearby DTS years
Verdicts compare these DTS model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 255 | 4 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2007 (this page) | 97 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2008 | 86 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2009 | 35 | 2 | Electrical system | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2007 Cadillac DTS
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 3 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2007 Cadillac DTS reliability FAQ
Is the 2007 Cadillac DTS reliable?
The 2007 Cadillac DTS has 97 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Compared with nearby DTS model years (2006–2009), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the DTS's typical year, while the 2009 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2007 Cadillac DTS problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Cadillac DTS are electrical system (28), exterior lighting (14), service brakes (13), engine (13). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2007 Cadillac DTS have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2007 Cadillac DTS, including 08V441000 (electrical system) and 10V240000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2007 Cadillac DTS compare with the 2006 and 2008 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2006 has 255 complaints and 4 recalls (avoid); the 2008 has 86 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid). The 2007 has 97 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2007 Cadillac DTS?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2007 DTS, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.