Cadillac SRX problems
52 owner complaints with NHTSA, no active recalls. Here's where owners say it breaks.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
- No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
- Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
Cadillac srx my 2007. Spontaneous shattering of ultra view sun/moon roof. No object has ever struck roof top. Driving 45 MPH on open road, south bound on gratiot ave. In chesterfield, mi. Relatively smooth road surface. Ambient temperature 36 degrees f, light rain.…
While driving on interstate, cruise control set to 68 MPH., approximately 6:25 p.m., temperature in mid 60s, all windows rolled up, environmental set to 70, the ultraview sunroof of our 2007 Cadillac srx imploded into the passenger compartment. There were no vehicles in front…
Hello, the reason for my email is that just this past monday, november 25 of 2013 the sunroof to my 2007 Cadillac srx exploded while driving on the freeway with no explanation. This happened around 8pm on a cold and drizzly night. Big chunks of glass fell all over my husband and…
I was driving on tx highway146 on 11/21/2012, the morning before thanksgiving, the sun-roof suddenly exploded; it was as loud as a gun shot if not louder, the sound startled me that I veered out of my lane; luckily, there was no one else on the road. Even though I was shocked,…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Cadillac SRX reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Cadillac SRX is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
On the NHTSA data, the 2007 Cadillac SRX does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.2/10 — above the segment average. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is powertrain, with 11 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 74,233 miles. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The powertrain is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $2,500 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 74,233 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Cadillac SRX has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2007 Cadillac SRX?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 52 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $2,500, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.