2019 Cadillac XT5 vs 2019 Ford Escape
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 | 2019 Cadillac XT5 | 2019 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 586 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 778 | 128 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 64,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 308 |
| Power Train | 0 | 125 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 37 |
| Steering | 8 | 16 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 15 |
| Structure | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 0 | 158 |
| Overheating | 0 | 116 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 82 |
| Stalling | 0 | 40 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 39 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 23 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
2019 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.