Cadillac Escalade ESV years to avoid
More than twice the Escalade ESV's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Cadillac Escalade ESV years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 ESV problems
All model years combined.
- Engine299
- Transmission97
- Electrical84
- Airbags53
- Fuel system48
- Brakes40
- Driver assistance30
- Suspension20
- Body18
- Acceleration16
- Wheels14
- Steering14
Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 12 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 14 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 23 | Engine | 2 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 94 | Engine | 40,000 | 4 | 3 | Avoid |
| 2022 | 23 | 60 | Engine | 44,000 | 4 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2021 | 11 | 74 | Engine | 69,608 | 10 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2020 | 58 | 22 | Engine | 2 | 3 | ||
| 2019 | 45 | 34 | Engine | 127,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 75 | 15 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2017 | 38 | 38 | Brakes | 31,278 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 71 | 15 | Suspension | 37,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 81 | 8 | Engine | 40,000 | 6 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 92 | 2 | Electrical | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | 92 | 3 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 73 | 13 | Airbags | 100,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 90 | 4 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | 85 | 6 | Airbags | 5 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2008 | 68 | 17 | Airbags | 83,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 33 | 39 | Airbags | 78,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 90 | 5 | Engine | 36,500 | 1 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2005 | 76 | 14 | Electrical | 95,987 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 58 | 22 | Electrical | 72,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2003 | 79 | 12 | Airbags | 100,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 42
Cadillac Escalade ESV 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 ESV
What years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV should you avoid?
2021, 2022 and 2023. Each has more than twice the Cadillac Escalade ESV's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2023 alone has 94, mostly about engine and transmission.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac Escalade ESV?
2006, 2009 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (5, 6 and 8).
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Escalade ESV?
Engine, with 299 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (97) and electrical (84).
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade ESV have?
42 recalls between 2003 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 10.
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