Cadillac Escalade EXT
2007–2011 only
2007–2011 Cadillac Escalade EXT models have 47 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 57,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2007–2011 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac Escalade EXT report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2007–2011 only
Median onset: 57,000 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 94,275 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 37,898 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 89,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Typical repair: $340–$640 nationally.
Median onset: 61,673 miles.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2007–2011 model years. See the full Cadillac Escalade EXT report for every year and full specs/safety data.