cadillac STS problems
0 safety recalls. 53 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
Top trouble spots 5 categories with 3+ complaints
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
I HAVE A 2007 CADILLAC STS - TOP OF THE LINE CAR. AT 800 MILES, I HAD TO HAVE A NEW ENGINE PUT IN THE CAR AND NOW AT 4,000 MILES, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAIL, WITH OUT ANY WARNING. THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN, THE HYDRAULIC SYTEMS FAILS AND THE ENGINE IS…
ABOUT 30% OF THE TIME I AM MAKING A HARD RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STABILITY SYSTEM KICKS IN ON MY CAR. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT. THE CAR SLOWS AND THERE IS NO ACCELERATION FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. *TR
PASSENGER AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT - DEALER WILL NOT FIX FOR LESS THAN $800.00. SAME ISSUE AS 2007 CADILLAC CTS. SEE BELOW. THIS WAS A COMPANY CAR BUILT EARLY FOR EMPLOYEE EVALUATION. I AM SURE IT WAS THE SAME SEAT SYSTEM GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2007…
THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE A MAJOR FOGGING ISSUE WHICH LEADS TO IMPAIRED VISIBILITY BOTH FOR THE DRIVER OF THE CAR AND FOR OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. THIS ISSUE IS BEING REPORTED IN STS AND CTS CADILLAC FORUMS AT LEAST AS FAR BACK AS 2008. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN EITHER THE…
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Common questions
Is the 2007 Cadillac STS reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 Cadillac STS is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2007 Cadillac STS?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 15 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Cadillac STS 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 STS?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 53 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, 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 aren't always better value.