Cadillac Escalade vs Toyota RAV4
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 16.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 22.2 for the Cadillac Escalade. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Cadillac Escalade
22.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.4× the Toyota RAV4’s rate
- Complaints
- 951
- Sold
- 427,597
- Recall campaigns
- 34
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 3
Most complaints: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016. Fewest: 2006 and 2018–2020. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 76,823 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 101,262 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 88,500 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 92,255 mi
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 108,000 mi
Toyota RAV4
16.1 complaints per 10,000 sold
27% fewer than the Cadillac Escalade
- Complaints
- 7,118
- Sold
- 4,430,888
- Recall campaigns
- 43
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2006–2008 and 2010. Fewest: 2014 and 2016–2018. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 67,976 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 24,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 90,900 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 40,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Cadillac Escalade or the Toyota RAV4?
For 2005–2021 models, the Toyota RAV4 has 16.1 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Cadillac Escalade has 22.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Cadillac Escalade?
The most-reported problem on the Cadillac Escalade is internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically around 76,823 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Toyota RAV4?
The most-reported problem on the Toyota RAV4 is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 60,000 miles.
Which Cadillac Escalade and Toyota RAV4 years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Cadillac Escalade: 2007–2008 and 2015–2016; Toyota RAV4: 2006–2008 and 2010.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.