MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Cadillac Escalade-V Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 706 total NHTSA owner complaints and 40 federal recall campaigns for the Cadillac Escalade-V.
Best Escalade-V Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Escalade-V Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Escalade-V | 8.3 / 10 | 15(3.3/10k) | 1 | Low Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Escalade-V | 7.1 / 10 | 43(9.6/10k) | 2 | Moderate Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Escalade-V | 4.6 / 10 | 125(27.8/10k) | 4 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Escalade-V | 5.3 / 10 | 73(16.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Escalade-V | 5.3 / 10 | 77(17.1/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Escalade-V | 6.4 / 10 | 13(2.9/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Escalade-V | 8.9 / 10 | 25(5.6/10k) | 0 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Escalade-V | 7.8 / 10 | 21(4.7/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Escalade-V | 6.2 / 10 | 87(19.3/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Escalade-V | 4.7 / 10 | 104(23.1/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Escalade-V | 4.4 / 10 | 103(22.9/10k) | 9 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Escalade-V | 5.7 / 10 | 20(4.4/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |