2016 Cadillac Escalade vs 2016 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2016 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 89 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,721 | 115 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 37 |
| Power Train | 17 | 36 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 16 |
| Back Over Prevention | 0 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 17 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 7 |
| Stalling | 10 | 13 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 15 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2016 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.