2007 Cadillac Escalade reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 317
- 38 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 112 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 17 reported crashes · 50 injuries · 14 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,669
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+120
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2005-2009
+48
median 270 complaints in 846 records
Top component share
35%
Air Bags: 112 complaints
What owners report fails — 2007 Cadillac Escalade
- AIR BAGS 112
- ENGINE 32
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 30
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 15
- POWER TRAIN 13
3 recalls on record for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade
- NHTSA 21V052000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V050000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 10V240000 · 2010 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE HEATED WASHER MODULE TO IGNITE AND A FIRE MAY OCCUR.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2007 Cadillac Escalade
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Cadillac Escalade units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
NHTSA has 317 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Cadillac Escalade and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (112 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Cadillac Escalade units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (112), engine (32), electrical system (30), electronic stability control (esc) (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2007 Cadillac Escalade?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.