2017 Cadillac XT5 vs 2017 Honda CR-V
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 | 2017 Cadillac XT5 | 2017 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 123 | 1,766 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,334 | 289 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 42 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,750 mi | 19,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 24 | 529 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 398 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 348 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 281 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 168 |
| Power Train | 26 | 144 |
| Steering | 15 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 52 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 10 | 72 |
| Stalling | 9 | 134 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 91 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 53 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 38 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 20 |
2017 Cadillac XT5
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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.