2007 Cadillac Escalade Engine Problems

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

32Engine complaints

14%Of all 229 complaints

#2Most-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 BAGS112 · 48.9%

ENGINE32 · 14%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 13.1%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)15 · 6.6%

POWER TRAIN13 · 5.7%

Share of the 229 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Cadillac Escalade overview page.

What owners report

“TAKATA RECALL AIRBAG INFLATORS, HAVE NOT YET BEEN REPLACED. I RECEIVED MY RECALL NOTICE IN 2016 AND HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO RON CARTER DEALERSHIP…”NHTSA complaint 11051615 — filed 11/30/2017

“I BEEN FIGHTING THIS P0011 CODE FOR OVER A YEAR. I'VE REPLACED THE WHOLE ENGINE, SENSORS, ECM, AND OTHER THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS…”NHTSA complaint 11051115 — filed 11/28/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING, AND THE AIR…”NHTSA complaint 11019440 — filed 08/24/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Cadillac Escalade have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Cadillac Escalade: 32 of 229 complaints on file (14%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

229 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 29 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.