2015 Cadillac Escalade vs 2015 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Cadillac Escalade | 2015 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 1,787 |
| Recall campaigns | 9 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 2,405 | 124 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 37 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 18–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,415 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 408 |
| Steering | 10 | 345 |
| Engine | 27 | 226 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 130 |
| Power Train | 27 | 85 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 92 |
| Suspension | 9 | 83 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 86 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 32 |
| Stalling | 7 | 50 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 27 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 64 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 56 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 31 |
2015 Cadillac Escalade
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.