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Cadillac XT5

2017–2021 only

357 classified complaints 7 recalls

2017–2021 Cadillac XT5 models have 357 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 10,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017–2021 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac XT5 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2017–2021

2022–2026

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

What breaks, and when — 2017–2021 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 67 complaints

Median onset: 10,000 miles.

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

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 37 complaints

Median onset: 43,806 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 27 complaints

Median onset: 33,000 miles. 11.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Electric power steering motor and module · Steering 22 complaints

Median onset: 40,573 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 19 complaints

Median onset: 34,817 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 16 complaints

Median onset: 12,000 miles. 18.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 16 complaints

Median onset: 35,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 15 complaints

Median onset: 3,550 miles. 6.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

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 2017–2021 model years. See the full Cadillac XT5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.