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2007 Cadillac SRX recalls & problems

The 2007 Cadillac SRX has 1 safety recall and 52 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (12 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints52filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints
2007 Cadillac SRX in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Power trainDec 20, 2007

Axle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal

Recall 07V589000275,936 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk
A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2007 Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated
2007 Cadillac SRX NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

SRX 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

SRX AWD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 21 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

SRX 2WD

16mpg combined
City / highway13 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

SRX AWD

16mpg combined
City / highway13 / 20 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $5,150/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainAxle assembly › Axle shaft › Seal; Axle hubs1210164,500 mi
VisibilitySun/moon roof assembly710466,200 mi
Electrical systemIgnition700280,000 mi
Service brakes600085,000 mi
Engine6010130,000 mi
Air bagsFrontal › Sensor/control module; Side/window5000—
StructureBody520076,300 mi
Steering3000—
Electronic stability control (esc)300030,000 mi
Unknown or other3000120,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine2100—
Exterior lighting2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations