2007 Cadillac CTS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 7% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When driving my car will shut off by its self and it has done this the whole time I have had the car... When it shuts off the car gets reads stuck in park because the key gets stuck in ignition... When nights are on and I turn right my height lights come on... And my passenger air bag light came on and won't go off”
NHTSA complaint #11421360, filed 2021-06“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the ignition switch failed, and the steering wheel locked causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed on the driver's side on-ramp. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact and his daughter sustained injuries to the back but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, then to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V394000 (Electrical System). …”
NHTSA complaint #11423819, filed 2021-07, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. While reversing, the steering wheel seized and extreme force was required in order to steer the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that the power windows failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the steering power rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10651060, filed 2014-10, 29,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10667223, filed 2014-12, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact attempted to make a left turn and had to force the steering wheel to move. The contact also mentioned that the stabilization activated warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft and the clock mechanism were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,094. The current mileage was 75,212.”
NHTSA complaint #10545479, filed 2013-09, 74,094 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 10% |
| 2017 | 8 | 30% |
| 2016 | 4 | 13% |
| 2015 | 4 | 8% |
| 2014 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 | 10 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 11 | 11% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 12 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 7% |
| 2007 | 16 | 7% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 5% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 28 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac CTS
64 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac CTS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology