KnownCarProblemsCadillac Escalade Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,683 complaints with NHTSA about the Cadillac Escalade since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2007, 2023, 2008. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Cadillac Escalade problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Escalade | 37 | Engine | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 Escalade | 52 | Engine | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 Escalade | 142 | Engine | 4 | 3 |
| 2022 Escalade | 85 | Engine | 4 | 4 |
| 2021 Escalade | 78 | Engine | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 Escalade | 25 | Engine | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Escalade | 51 | Engine | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Escalade | 89 | Engine | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Escalade | 98 | Transmission | 9 | 4 |
| 2011 Escalade | 49 | Air bags | 6 | 0 |
| 2010 Escalade | 38 | Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Escalade | 58 | Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Escalade | 136 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| 2007 Escalade | 230 | Air bags | 4 | 13 |
| 2005 Escalade | 43 | Electrical | 2 | 3 |
| 2004 Escalade | 69 | Electrical | 2 | 10 |
| 2003 Escalade | 81 | Electrical | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 Escalade | 115 | Brakes | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 Escalade | 71 | Brakes | 1 | 9 |
69 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Cadillac Escalade
- What years of the Cadillac Escalade have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2007 (230), 2023 (142), 2008 (136).
- What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Escalade?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (526), air bags (307), electrical (237).
- Which Cadillac Escalade years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2001 (3), 2020 (14), 2006 (19). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.