2007 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (139), Electrical System (42), Engine (41).
Key takeaways
- 286 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 38 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 139 | 49% |
| Electrical System | 42 | 15% |
| Engine | 41 | 14% |
| Structure | 27 | 9% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 26 | 9% |
| Power Train | 20 | 7% |
| Suspension | 14 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 5% |
| Seats | 13 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 9 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,air Bags,engine - filed 2026-07-30
The contact owned a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, there was an area where the pavement was incomplete and caused the vehicle to go off-road and into the woods, and the vehicle crashed into the trees, where it came to a stop. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminate...
Air Bags - filed 2025-12-05
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that upon approaching the parked vehicle, he discovered that all the air bags had deployed without impact. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test; however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the air bag deployme...
Air Bags - filed 2025-11-03
Airbags warning light is on
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More for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.