Cadillac Escalade EXT years to avoid
No model year of the Cadillac Escalade EXT stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Cadillac Escalade EXT years
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Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 EXT problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags26
- Brakes22
- Electrical21
- Body7
- Transmission6
- Engine6
- Fuel system5
- Driver assistance5
- Tires4
- Steering3
- Acceleration3
- Wheels2
Cadillac Escalade EXT problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2012 | - | 1 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | - | 3 | Airbags | 4 | 0 | ||
| 2010 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2009 | - | 3 | Airbags | 5 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | - | 14 | Airbags | 89,500 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2007 | - | 16 | Airbags | 123,450 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2005 | - | 5 | Electrical | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2004 | - | 11 | Electrical | 106,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2003 | - | 15 | Brakes | 96,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2002 | - | 22 | Brakes | 90,000 | 1 | 1 |
Recalls 16
Questions about the Cadillac Escalade EXT
What years of the Cadillac Escalade EXT should you avoid?
No single model year of the Cadillac Escalade EXT has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac Escalade EXT?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Escalade EXT?
Airbags, with 26 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (22) and electrical (21).
How many recalls does the Cadillac Escalade EXT have?
16 recalls between 2002 and 2013. The 2009 model year has the most, with 5.
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