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Cadillac Escalade

2004–2008 only

550 classified complaints 3 recalls

2004–2008 Cadillac Escalade models have 550 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 110,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac Escalade report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 191 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles. 5.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 65 complaints

Median onset: 104,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 58 complaints

Median onset: 106,000 miles. 10.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 40 complaints

Median onset: 85,398 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 24 complaints

Median onset: 159,175 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 19 complaints

Median onset: 86,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 105,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 16 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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 2004–2008 model years. See the full Cadillac Escalade report for every year and full specs/safety data.