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