2007 Cadillac STS: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker STS years.
53 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2007 STS?The 2007 Cadillac STS has 53 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2007 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Cadillac STS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other STS years only. How we score it
Is 2007 a good year for the STS?
Across the 7 STS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2010) to 141 (2006). With 53 complaints, the 2007 STS sits about the same as the model's median of 50.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2007 STS
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 14V542000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 Cadillac CTS-V vehicles manufactured October 6, 2003, to March 15, 2007, and 2006-2007 Cadillac STS-V vehicles manufactured June 23, 2005, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the electrical terminals of the fuel pump module may overheat resulting in the melting of the flange material.
power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Campaign 07V589000ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on model year and powertrain.
Owner insights cover all generations of the STS. See the full STS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used STS listings typically run $6,080–$9,349 across 2005 to 2011 model years.
Other STS model years
Compare every STS year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.
Compare the STS against its rivals
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