Is the Cadillac XTS Reliable?

20132019 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

77/100
Good

Reliability Score

11
Total Recalls
166
Owner Complaints
3
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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Cadillac XTS Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
201916
89
Excellent
201805
95
Excellent
2017011
89
Excellent
2016013
87
Excellent
20151112
83
Excellent
20144401
50
Fair
2013580
45
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the XTS Compares to Similar Vehicles

Cadillac XTS77/100
Sedan Category Average72/100

The XTS scores 5 points above the average sedan — a strong result.

Known Cadillac XTS Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
42
SUSPENSION
20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
17
ENGINE
9
SERVICE BRAKES
8
STEERING
8

Based on 166 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cadillac XTS reliable?+

The Cadillac XTS scores 77/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 11 recall campaigns and 166 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year XTS is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2018 XTS achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 0 recalls and 5 complaints.

How many miles does a XTS last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Cadillac XTS owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used XTS will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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