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Cadillac Elr years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Cadillac Elr since 2014, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2014 model year has 17 complaints, more than any other year, led by electrical and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
2
Worst year
2014
Warranty extensions
1
Model years
2014-2016

Cadillac Elr years to avoid

No model year of the Cadillac Elr stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Cadillac Elr years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Cadillac Elr complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20142016

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Cadillac Elr problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    6
  • Airbags
    5
  • Transmission
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Brakes
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Visibility
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Seats
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Cadillac Elr problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016924Airbags00
20147417Electrical14,36621

Recalls 2

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Cadillac Elr warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Cadillac Elr

What years of the Cadillac Elr should you avoid?

No single model year of the Cadillac Elr has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Cadillac Elr?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Elr?

Electrical, with 6 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (5) and transmission (2).

How many recalls does the Cadillac Elr have?

2 recalls between 2014 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 2.

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