2015–2027 · 13 model years · 47 recalls

Cadillac Escalade problems by year

We don't rate the Cadillac Escalade yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2023 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (359). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling748
Transmission & drivetrain205
Electrical system157
Driver-assist & stability85
Brakes21
Suspension19

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every Cadillac Escalade year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 EscaladeNot rated yet1017
2026 EscaladeNot rated yet84417
2025 EscaladeNot rated yet65117
2024 EscaladeNot rated yet111223
2023 EscaladeNot rated yet359423
2022 EscaladeNot rated yet218423
2021 EscaladeNot rated yet2431223
2020 EscaladeNot rated yet50217
2019 EscaladeNot rated yet81117
2018 EscaladeNot rated yet53217
2017 EscaladeNot rated yet130217
2016 EscaladeNot rated yet143417
2015 EscaladeNot rated yet163917

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Cadillac Escalade problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, transmission & drivetrain, electrical system.

Which Cadillac Escalade year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 12 recalls on record with NHTSA.