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2007 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
12%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
130,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2007 Cadillac SRX, 12% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“2 timing chains within 8 months just put the second one in on saturday and 4 days later the car is making the same noise again. I have spoke to many people about this and they are telling me this is a problem with this motor. The second time the timing chain went I was driving down route 55 in nj and the car shut off and would not start the first time it went I was in the driveway and would not stay running. …”

NHTSA complaint #11092886, filed 2018-05, 148,000 miles

“Car started rattleing when first starting. Shortly after my check engine light came on and it was running rough all the time then. Brought it to a mechanic and found out it's the timing chain. Super expensive to replace and per. Forums looks like tons of people with the 2006 SRX had this problem as well. Nothing but constant repair bills with this crossover. I feel it is a safety issue as it could break at any time from being loose. I feel this should be recalled and replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10760110, filed 2015-08, 150 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that flames were emitting from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10676933, filed 2015-01, 130,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the steering wheel started to shake. The contact mentioned that there was a clicking sound emitting from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was a leak in the front of the vehicle and the fuel injector and mass air sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10724278, filed 2015-06, 110,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that there had been various warning lights illuminating and there was an abnormal noise heard coming from the area of the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and VIN were not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10959724, filed 2017-03

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201642%
201592%
201451%
2013174%
2012154%
2011256%
20105211%
2009415%
2008511%
2007612%
20061319%
20051613%
2004157%

Other parts of the 2007 Cadillac SRX

Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Cadillac SRX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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