Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliable?
2003–2014 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 83 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 79 | Good |
| 2007 | 3 | 35 | 20 | 3 | 21 | Poor |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | 97 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 0 | 11 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Escalade ESV Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Escalade ESV scores 12 points above the average suv — a strong result.
Known Cadillac Escalade ESV Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 70 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cadillac Escalade ESV reliable?+
The Cadillac Escalade ESV scores 80/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 20 recall campaigns and 70 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Escalade ESV is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2006 Escalade ESV achieved the highest reliability score of 97/100 with 0 recalls and 3 complaints.
How many miles does a Escalade ESV last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Cadillac Escalade ESV owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Escalade ESV will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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