NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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52 reports150 miles · Aug 29, 2015
EngineUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
CAR STARTED RATTLEING WHEN FIRST STARTING. SHORTLY AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH ALL THE TIME THEN. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT IT'S THE TIMING CHAIN. SUPER EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND PER. FORUMS LOOKS LIKE TONS OF PEOPLE WITH THE 2006 SRX HAD THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. NOTHING BUT CONSTANT REP…
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CAR STARTED RATTLEING WHEN FIRST STARTING. SHORTLY AFTER MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS RUNNING ROUGH ALL THE TIME THEN. BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT IT'S THE TIMING CHAIN. SUPER EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND PER. FORUMS LOOKS LIKE TONS OF PEOPLE WITH THE 2006 SRX HAD THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. NOTHING BUT CONSTANT REPAIR BILLS WITH THIS CROSSOVER. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IT COULD BREAK AT ANY TIME FROM BEING LOOSE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED.
NHTSA ODI #10760110
98,000 miles · Aug 10, 2015
Structure
FRAME RUSTED THROUGH ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES. SERVICE MANAGER MADE COMMENT THAT FRAME RUSTED THROUGH FROM THE INSIDE OF FRAME RAIL. CADILLAC WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. ALSO INCLUDES RUSTING OF FUEL LINES NEXT TO FRAME.
NHTSA ODI #10747478
67,604 miles · Aug 7, 2015
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN ROOF WAS LEAKING WATER ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,604. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10746958
112,200 miles · Jul 1, 2015
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND A BANGING NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS WERE WORN AND A GASKET HAD RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND A BANGING NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL BOLTS WERE WORN AND A GASKET HAD RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V589000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,200. UPDATED 09/15/15*LJ UPDATED 11/03/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10731431
110,000 miles · Jun 9, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND EMITTING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL INJECTOR AND MASS AIR SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10724278
130,000 miles · Jan 21, 2015
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FLAMES WERE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA ODI #10676933
66,200 miles · Dec 2, 2014
VisibilityInjury
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…
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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 FOREIGN OBJECTS FOUND WHEN CLEANING CAR TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP. NO INDICATIONS/SOUNDS SUNROOF WAS DAMAGED AND ABOUT TO GIVE WAY. CAR HAD JUST COME FROM DEALERSHIP FOR 60000 MILE MILESTONE SERVICE AND REPAIR OF SMALL ITEMS. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10661647
54,000 miles · Nov 21, 2014
Power Train
TRANSFER CASE FAILED AT 54,000 MILES ON A 7-YEAR OLD CAR. LOCAL MECHANIC REPAIRED FOR $2700 AND NOTED THAT IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS MODEL. THE CAR JERKED BACK AND FORTH DURING DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10660070
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 2014
Electrical System
MY IGNITION SWITCH AND NON STARTING ISSUES ARE DOCUMENTED WITH MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX...MANY OF THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE RECALL FOR SRX VEHICLES NOT IN MY YEAR. THERE IS A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF MY VEHICLES HAVING STARTING ISSUES RELATED TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED....AND I BELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN…
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MY IGNITION SWITCH AND NON STARTING ISSUES ARE DOCUMENTED WITH MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX...MANY OF THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE RECALL FOR SRX VEHICLES NOT IN MY YEAR. THERE IS A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF MY VEHICLES HAVING STARTING ISSUES RELATED TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED....AND I BELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG. MY YEAR VEHICLE/VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT RECALL, HOWEVER, I TRULY AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH...IT MOVES AROUND....IT WIGGLES....SOMETIMES CAR WON'T START...MIMICS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS BACK DASH LIGHT INDICATORS. THERE IS AN ISSUE HERE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653883
52,000 miles · Oct 9, 2014
Service Brakes
2007 CADILLAC SRX BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 60 MPH; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NON-EXISTENT. SECOND PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PROVIDED SOME BRAKING ACTION AND THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNALS WERE OBSERVED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GM DEALER; THEIR INSP…
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2007 CADILLAC SRX BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 60 MPH; BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ACTION WAS NON-EXISTENT. SECOND PUSH ON THE BRAKE PEDAL PROVIDED SOME BRAKING ACTION AND THE VEHICLE SUCCESSFULLY CAME TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER. NO DASH WARNING LIGHTS OR SIGNALS WERE OBSERVED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GM DEALER; THEIR INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE(TUBING) BURST DUE TO CORROSION. MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER WAS EMPTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10643734