Problems · NHTSA complaints

2007 Cadillac STS problems

Owners filed 53 complaints about the 2007 Cadillac STS with NHTSA between Dec 2006 and Jan 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (16).

Complaints
53
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
6
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
3
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags16
  2. Electrical system11
  3. Power train6
  4. Exterior lighting6
  5. Electronic stability control (esc)5
  6. Engine4
  7. Fuel/propulsion system3
  8. Vehicle speed control3
  9. Service brakes2
  10. Structure2
  11. Service brakes, hydraulic2
  12. Visibility2
  13. Seats1
  14. Tires1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20061
20076
20087
20091
20101
20112
20122
20133
20148
20152
20169
20173
20183
20193
20200
20210
20220
20231
20240
20250
20261

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

16 reports1 crash
“Air bag on the steering wheel has oozing glue that oozed/leaked out of the airbag and has hardened on outer cover! Lights and radio don’t disconnect or turn off when car is turned off and drain battery.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bagsODI 11548517

Electrical system

11 reports1 crash
“The vehicle experiences a Shift-to-Park malfunction in which it does not consistently recognize that it is in Park, despite being physically shifted into the Park position. When this occurs, the vehicle may fail to shut down properly or behaves as if it is not securely in Park. The condition is reproducible and occurs during normal use. The issue first appeared in approximately mid-2024 at an estimated mileage of 80,000–85,000 miles and continues to occur. No crash or collision has occurred. However, the defect involves core powertrain and electrical systems and presents safety concerns related to reliable gear recognition and vehicle shutdown. The vehicle remains available for inspection upon request.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 7, 2026Power train, Electrical systemODI 11709379

Power train

6 reports1 crash1 related recall
“I NOTICED THE GEAR SHIFTER LOCKED IN PLACED WHERE ONE CAN NOT MOVE THE UNIT FROM PARK TO DRIVE; I RECEIVE THE SHIFT TO PARK MESSAGE ON THE VIC VISUAL INFORMATION CENTER. I BELIEVED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAME CAR IN THE 2006 CADILLAC STS; THE SHIFT TO PARK ERROR MESSAGE ALSO COMES ON AFTER DRIVING AND UNABLE TO TURN THE UNIT OFF (RED LIGHTS OF COURSE) UNTIL THE BATTERY DIES. NO RECALL”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 3, 2016Power train, Unknown or otherODI 10892779

Exterior lighting

6 reports
“2007 CADILLAC STS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE COMPOSITE HEADLAMPS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WOULD FOG UP. THERE WAS TWO INCHES OF WATER BUILT UP IN THE ASSEMBLY DUE TO CONDENSATION. *JS”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 24, 2018Exterior lightingODI 11096309

Electronic stability control (esc)

5 reports
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND VARIOUS WIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 30, 2014Electronic stability control (esc)ODI 10640139

Engine

4 reports1 crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CADILLAC STS. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A NEW STARTER AND ALTERNATOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 1, 2016Electrical system, EngineODI 10903056
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.