Cadillac XT5 years to avoid
More than twice the XT5's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Cadillac XT5 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Cadillac XT5 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 XT5 problems
All model years combined.
- Engine64
- Transmission62
- Electrical51
- Steering49
- Brakes36
- Driver assistance29
- Acceleration19
- Visibility17
- Airbags12
- Wheels11
- Lights10
- Body9
Most reported problems on the Cadillac XT5
Cadillac XT5 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 | - | 1 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 6 | Driver assistance | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2024 | - | 10 | Transmission | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2023 | - | 16 | Transmission | 1,000 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 77 | 10 | Driver assistance | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2021 | 78 | 21 | Electrical | 30,000 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 72 | 24 | Transmission | 34,817 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 54 | 34 | Steering | 12,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 38 | 67 | Engine | 32,000 | 0 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 15 | 125 | Transmission | 15,000 | 1 | 6 | Avoid |
Recalls 15
Cadillac XT5 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 XT5
What years of the Cadillac XT5 should you avoid?
2017 and 2018. Each has more than twice the Cadillac XT5's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2017 alone has 125, mostly about transmission and engine.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac XT5?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac XT5?
Engine, with 64 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (62) and electrical (51).
How many recalls does the Cadillac XT5 have?
15 recalls between 2017 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 5.
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