2019 Cadillac XT5 vs 2019 Honda Pilot
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 Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 32 | 903 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 778 | 223 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 25,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Honda Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 263 |
| Engine | 6 | 233 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 121 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 115 |
| Power Train | 0 | 92 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 75 |
| Lane Departure | 0 | 71 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 42 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 100 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 44 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 36 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 29 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 23 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 9 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 7 |
2019 Cadillac XT5
2019 Honda Pilot
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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.