The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the ignition switch failed, and the steering wheel locked causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed on the driver's side on-ramp. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact and his daughter sustained injuries to the back but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, then to the dealer. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V394000 (Electrical System). The contact received the recall notification after the crash. The contact stated that the dealer refused to provide a diagnostic test on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle owner was responsible for the cost of the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
2007 Cadillac CTS steering problems
16 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Column1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Cadillac CTS steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2007 Cadillac CTS owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When driving my car will shut off by its self and it has done this the whole time I have had the car... When it shuts off the car gets reads stuck in park because the key gets stuck in ignition... When nights are on and I turn right my height lights come on... And my passenger air bag light came on and won't go off
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving entering the freeway at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized, the contact was unable to turned the wheel, as a result, the contact crashed into the freeway entrance wall ramp. The contact, his wife and daughter sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The contact mentioned, his daughter was a medical surgeon and took care of them. The contact mentioned that he was not aware of any warning lights illuminated because the failure. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to symes cadillac, 3475 e colorado blvd, pasadena, ca 91107, and was diagnosed. The contact stated that the dealer did not disclose the diagnostic result but had send the diagnostic result to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. While the vehicle was parked and the key was inserted in the ignition, the vehicle failed to start. As a result, the key was unable to be removed from the ignition and the anti-theft warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 cadillac cts. While attempting to make a turn at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle independently veered to the right and unintentionally accelerated without warning. In addition, the vehicle experienced a loss of steering and the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck injury and pain to the right knee and foot that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and pulsated while traveling to the floorboard. The steering sensor illuminated upon reversing. In addition, the stabilitrak sensor illuminated when making a left turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brakes needed to be replaced along with ABS sensors and the stabilitrak. In addition, the contact mentioned that the tires would wear out prematurely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while making a right turn at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Tl* 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to turn. The brakes also became difficult to engage. Due to the failures, the contact crashed the vehicle into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. After the crash, the contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v394000 (ignition switch). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 cadillac cts. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact attempted to make a left turn and had to force the steering wheel to move. The contact also mentioned that the stabilization activated warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the steering shaft and the clock mechanism were fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 74,094. The current mileage was 75,212.
Questions about the 2007 Cadillac CTS steering
Does the 2007 Cadillac CTS have steering problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Cadillac CTS, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Cadillac CTS steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Cadillac CTS steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Cadillac CTS have bad steering?
The Cadillac CTS model years with the most steering complaints are 2003 (28 complaints), 2007 (16 complaints) and 2005 (15 complaints).
Other 2007 Cadillac CTS problems
Airbags 64Brakes 59Electrical 41Transmission 33Engine 30Acceleration 8Body 8Fuel system 6Suspension 6Visibility 6Lights 5Seats 4Driver assistance 3Seat belts 3Tires 3Wheels 2
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