2016 Cadillac Escalade vs 2018 Cadillac Escalade
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Cadillac Escalade | 2018 Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,721 | 1,127 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 31 | 10 |
| Power Train | 16 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 3 |
| Suspension | 8 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 0 |
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.