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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2007 Cadillac CTS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 217 total for the year
Median mileage
29,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 3% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Yes I been having problem with transmission at first brought car couple months later the car would not back up so got that granny rebuilt and then four and half years later have problem with tyranny again but now as you put foot on pedal the car go for only bout 5 or 10 minute then it would slow down then would just stop when put foot on pedal. Wiper would not turn off on it own only when you take fuse out the radio stop working n the bright light would turn on by its self every time you put on turn sign on at night.”

NHTSA complaint #11089256, filed 2018-04, 110,000 miles

“Wind noise around windshield. Complaint to dealership 3 days after purchase 8/14/07. Now 1/8/08 dealership says cannot be fixed. Unbearable wind noise that is very distracting to driver and passengers. Music must be turned up so loud to cover up the sound of windows cracked. The higher MPH, the louder the sound. This is very dangerous and frustrating for the driver!”

NHTSA complaint #10214172, filed 2008-01, 269 miles

“Absolute horrible noise from windshield. Gm has denied the problem on other vehicle even exists and insists that there is no defect. Bs. I am researching a class action lawsuit against GM for all these CTS complaints, recalls, and defects on the 07 ctss that are being neglected by the company!”

NHTSA complaint #10224908, filed 2008-04, 269 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact noticed that the passenger side floor mat was wet. Whenever it rained, water entered the vehicle from the sun roof. The dealer diagnosed that the general trim and interior of the sun roof needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,621.”

NHTSA complaint #10918500, filed 2016-10, 53,621 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

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201432%
201212%
201111%
200911%
200853%
200763%
200673%
200583%
200431%
200393%

Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac CTS

Air bags
64 complaintsBrakes
59 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
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