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. INTERIOR TEMPERATURE 70 DEGREES F. VEHICLE MILEAGE: 7800 FLYING SHARDS OF GLASS FORCED MY SONS TO STOP AND REMOVE LOOSE SHARD…
2007 cadillac SRX visibility problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
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 OF US, SO NO DEBRIS TOSSED UP, WIFE AND SON RECEIVED SMALL CUTS TO FACE AND ARMS, NO MEDICAL ATTENTION REQUIRED. NO FOREI…
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, NO ONE WAS HURT. I DON'T THINK IT IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BUT CADILLAC IS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS UNSAFE SUNRO…
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2007 cadillac SRX?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $350.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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