2018 Cadillac Escalade vs 2018 Ford Expedition
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 | 2018 Cadillac Escalade | 2018 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 21 | 374 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,127 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 58,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 146 |
| Engine | 10 | 98 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 33 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 24 |
| Suspension | 2 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 56 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 26 |
| Stalling | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 17 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
2018 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.