Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Cadillac Escalade ESV — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Excellent | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2013 | Good | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Full report → |
| 2012 | Excellent | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2008 | Excellent | — | 6 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2007Worst | Avoid | — | 35 | 3 | 20 | 3 | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Excellent | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2005 | Good | — | 11 | — | — | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | — | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2003Best | Excellent | — | 4 | — | — | — | Fuel System / Gasoline | Full report → |
12 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems
Based on 86 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability
What year Escalade ESV has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 35 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2007 report for specific defects.
Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?
The Cadillac Escalade ESV has accumulated 86 owner-filed complaints and 13 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2003 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Escalade ESV.
What are the most common Escalade ESV problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Air Bags (22 reports), Electrical System (11 reports), Engine (9 reports), Service Brakes (5 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Escalade ESV has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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