2007 Cadillac CTS Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

22Engine complaints

10.1%Of all 217 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS58 · 26.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM39 · 18%

SERVICE BRAKES36 · 16.6%

ENGINE22 · 10.1%

POWER TRAIN19 · 8.8%

Share of the 217 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Cadillac CTS overview page.

What owners report

“CAR CONSUMED SO MUCH OIL THAT TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS CAUSED TIMING CHAINS ISSUES THAT CAUSED CAR TO STOP RUNNING.”NHTSA complaint 10662620 — filed 12/07/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC CTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS, THE TRACTION AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10650961 — filed 10/29/2014

“OUR CAR IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG, WHICH MATCHES EXACTLY THE DESCRIPTION AND SYMPTOMS IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 10V644000 AND GM…”NHTSA complaint 10596326 — filed 06/05/2014

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Cadillac CTS: 22 of 217 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have in total?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 26 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.