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#BS-2007-CADSTS-4C26

2007 Cadillac STSProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 67 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
67
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
926
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 67 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

plastic bezel on drivers seat breaks easily

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

plastic seat bezel driver side breaks

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

rust

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX
4

vvt solenoid failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
5

fuel leak

1 complaints • Severity 2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the AirbagsHIGH

14 owners reported airbags issues — failures commonly reported around 61K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

18
0–30K
7
30–60K
12
60–90K
5
90–120K
6
120–150K
4
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (18 reports) • Median: 61K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Airbags (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Airbags14 (21%)
Electrical10 (15%)
Stability Control5 (7%)
Lights5 (7%)
Engine4 (6%)
Fuel System3 (4%)
Speed Control3 (4%)
Brakes3 (4%)

2007 Cadillac STS: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2007 Cadillac STS, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 61K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2007 Cadillac STS, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Cadillac STS, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Cadillac STS, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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06
7
07
8
08
1
09
1
10
2
11
2
12
4
13
11
14
2
15
12
16
4
17
3
18
4
19
3
23
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Cadillac STS. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

07V589000Feb 2008

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

14V542000Mar 2015

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General 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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE07037ClosedOpened Jul 2007 · closed Dec 2007

FAILURE OF THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

The worst model year for the Cadillac STS is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2007 Cadillac STS vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

67

Class avg

320

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 67 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2007 Cadillac STS: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Cadillac STS?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Cadillac STS is related to the airbags, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Cadillac STS reliable?
The 2007 Cadillac STS has 67 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Cadillac STS problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Cadillac STS have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Cadillac STS has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Cadillac STS problems start?
Based on 52 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 61,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2007 Cadillac STS data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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