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2007 Cadillac CTS repairs by problem area

Engine (39%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Cadillac CTS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 34 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Cadillac CTS

Engine not specified

Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Dec 2014

128000 mi

US $619
Replace driveshaft coupler 

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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Cadillac CTS in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2012 - Aug 2015
Sep 2013

85000 mi

US $300
sway bar end links worn causing noise over bumps.  
Oct 2013

85300 mi
Also, front shock needs replacing and will do this myself. 
Mar 2015

94000 mi

US $40
Clunking noise over bumps and unsettling suspension movements. Both front sway bar bushings replaced and solved problem. Old bushings were so worn that the sway bar was loose inside them causing the noise. 
Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Sep 2017
Dec 2014

21000 mi

US $1100
engine wiring harness damaged by catalytic converter heat. Required replacement of 8 wires, removal of catalyst and exhaust manifold. fluid filled motor mounts failed, common problem with these. replaced with creative steel polyurethane units. 
Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - May 2016
Oct 2013

80200 mi

US $50
Broken rear sway bar link. 
Nov 2015

89000 mi

US $600
Replaced Clutch slave cylinder 
Apr 2016

89000 mi

US $50
Replaced Turn Signal lever. High Beams came on whenever you used the turn signal. Bought replacemen ACDelco lever off of amazon. Installed it myself. 

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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Cadillac CTS in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2012 - Jan 2014
Mar 2013

58900 mi

C $300
Special cranking battery only works for this car. Went through 2 batterys in a year before replacing with OEM. OEM is working fine now. 
Jun 2013

60760 mi

C $650
Check engine light came on, Timing needed to be replaced. Timing had ext.warranty for 10yrs or 250KM. Additonal parts of $650 had to be replaced but was not under warranty. Phasers, timing chain bearings needed replacement. 
Jan 2014

54560 mi

C $650
Passanger Tie rod snapped. No previous signs of wear, car drove perfectly up until it snapped. No misuse, no curbs or bumps were hit before it broke. 
Cadillac CTS in Arizona, United States
May 2015 - Aug 2015
Jul 2015

107300 mi

US $900
Bad rods and bearings got used engine. Rear differential mounts replaced. 

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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States
Jun 2015 - Dec 2016
Jun 2015

80000 mi

US $800
Right rear differential bushing would thump on leaving from a dead stop. I bought from CarMaxx it made a noise leaving lot.But I did know needed repair CarMaxx would do nothing since after 30 days. Cost me $800 out of pocket at Jerrys 
Cadillac CTS in Illinois, United States
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

49700 mi

US $75
replaced right front strut was squeaking and rattling over small bumps 
Jul 2018

71000 mi

US $84
slight bog at light throttle. Replaced all 6 ignition coils 
Cadillac CTS in Missouri, United States
Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017

92000 mi

US $400
Lost and replaced transmission fluid, coolant, and radiator but now only rough idle and won't stay started 
Cadillac CTS in Arkansas, United States
- May 2008
May 2008

2520 mi
Replace leaking differential seal, different seal then was replaced during recall. 
Cadillac CTS in Ohio, United States
- Jul 2010
Mar 2008

4900 mi
Pinion Gear Seal recall 
Cadillac CTS in Oregon, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

122000 mi

US $300
bad catalytic converters bad ignition coils 
Cadillac CTS in Virginia, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Sep 2012

51000 mi

US $125
Reaplced battery 
Dec 2014

69000 mi

US $35
Tire rim leaking 
Jan 2015

US $72
Check engine light: Loose air induction hose needed to be reclamped Check engine light / mass airflow sensor 
Cadillac CTS in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2017
Mar 2013

58000 mi
replaced lumbar seat switch. Radio has static on AM mode. Was repaired under 30 day warranty. Radio is still a problem. 
Feb 2016

94000 mi

US $135
Replaced electrical module on windshield wiper motor. This is a fairly simple job. 
Apr 2017

109000 mi

US $735
Replaced left tie-rod end. Also did right because needed to do four wheel alignment. replaced rear seal 
Jun 2017

111000 mi

US $1600
Replaced hvac door actuater. This is a very difficult process and not for the average DIY person. 
Cadillac CTS in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

94000 mi

US $978
Ignition coil replacement 

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2007 Cadillac CTS 4dr Sedan

210-horsepower 2.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Cadillac CTS in Texas, United States
Sep 2017 - Oct 2017
Oct 2017

1120000 mi

US $490
Engine Reduced power kept coming on. Had all sensors replaced. Still not fixed. Is now in the shop. Thinking about putting in a new computer. 
Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2014
Oct 2013

51500 mi

US $600
Replaced water pump 
Cadillac CTS in Florida, United States
Apr 2015 - Dec 2015
Jun 2015

120000 mi
would not start, would not stop cranking until battery died. they replaced streched timing chain. 
Cadillac CTS in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Nov 2012
May 2011

36650 mi
Battery died, replaced under warranty 

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