Cadillac XTS years to avoid
More than twice the XTS's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Cadillac XTS years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Cadillac XTS 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 XTS problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical80
- Suspension41
- Brakes20
- Engine19
- Driver assistance14
- Steering12
- Lights12
- Wheels10
- Airbags9
- Transmission8
- Acceleration8
- Tires6
Cadillac XTS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91 | 6 | Airbags | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2018 | 90 | 7 | Brakes | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2017 | 71 | 24 | Electrical | 33,500 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 75 | 22 | Electrical | 15,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2015 | 82 | 14 | Electrical | 49,220 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 39 | 50 | Electrical | 40,200 | 4 | 2 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 16 | 103 | Electrical | 53,000 | 5 | 0 | Avoid |
Recalls 10
Cadillac XTS 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 XTS
What years of the Cadillac XTS should you avoid?
2013 and 2014. Each has more than twice the Cadillac XTS's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 103, mostly about electrical and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac XTS?
2019, 2018 and 2015 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 7 and 14).
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac XTS?
Electrical, with 80 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (41) and brakes (20).
How many recalls does the Cadillac XTS have?
10 recalls between 2013 and 2019. The 2013 model year has the most, with 5.
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