Cadillac Escalade years to avoid
More than twice the Escalade's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Cadillac Escalade years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Cadillac Escalade complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Cadillac Escalade problems
All model years combined.
- Engine580
- Airbags327
- Electrical281
- Transmission193
- Brakes176
- Fuel system107
- Driver assistance104
- Suspension73
- Body67
- Steering66
- Acceleration56
- Lights53
Cadillac Escalade problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2026 | - | 40 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 21 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 52 | Engine | 20,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2023 | - | 145 | Engine | 30,000 | 4 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 54 | 86 | Engine | 37,600 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 53 | 79 | Engine | 45,000 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 90 | 14 | Engine | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 86 | 25 | Engine | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2018 | 88 | 22 | Engine | 48,942 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 75 | 51 | Engine | 29,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 53 | 89 | Engine | 38,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 45 | 98 | Engine | 62,000 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2014 | 84 | 20 | Electrical | 41,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 87 | 19 | Transmission | 87,500 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 87 | 20 | Electrical | 66,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2011 | 72 | 49 | Airbags | 107,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 80 | 38 | Airbags | 89,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 57 | 58 | Airbags | 100,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 38 | 136 | Airbags | 98,000 | 4 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2007 | 18 | 230 | Airbags | 89,000 | 4 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 89 | 19 | Electrical | 90,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 78 | 43 | Electrical | 90,000 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 54 | 69 | Electrical | 84,489 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2003 | 56 | 81 | Electrical | 72,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 44 | 115 | Brakes | 78,780 | 1 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 95 | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 71 | Brakes | 81,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 1999 | - | 39 | Brakes | 112,000 | 2 | 3 |
Recalls 52
Cadillac Escalade warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Cadillac Escalade
What years of the Cadillac Escalade should you avoid?
2002, 2007, 2008 and 2023. Each has more than twice the Cadillac Escalade's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 230, mostly about airbags and engine.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac Escalade?
2020, 2006 and 2013 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (14, 19 and 19).
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Escalade?
Engine, with 580 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (327) and electrical (281).
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade have?
52 recalls between 1999 and 2027. The 2021 model year has the most, with 9.
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