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Cadillac Escalade

2014–2018 only

360 classified complaints 13 recalls

2014–2018 Cadillac Escalade models have 360 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 13 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 95,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2014–2018 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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2024–2026

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

What breaks, and when — 2014–2018 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 61 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 1.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 46 complaints

Median onset: 46,500 miles. 4.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 40 complaints

Median onset: 16,000 miles. 2.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

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

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 40,000 miles. 45.5% 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 17 complaints

Median onset: 91,500 miles.

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

Torque converter and shudder · Transmission 17 complaints

Median onset: 55,347 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $730–$2,200 nationally.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 15 complaints

Median onset: 50,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Infotainment, screen and software · Electrical 14 complaints

Median onset: 73,383 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older 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 2014–2018 model years. See the full Cadillac Escalade report for every year and full specs/safety data.