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2017 Cadillac XT5 vs 2018 Cadillac XT5

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2017 Cadillac XT52018 Cadillac XT5
NHTSA complaints12166
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,3321,019
Investigations00
Crash reports62
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2221–22
Median reported incident mileage16,750 mi33,835 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentCadillac XT5Cadillac XT5
Engine2315
Power Train2511
Electrical System2114
Steering1512
Service Brakes147
Vehicle Speed Control94
Wheels81
Exterior Lighting52

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light106
Stalling90
Vibration / shaking60

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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.