2021 Cadillac XT5 vs 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Oct 10, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 19 | 703 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 16 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 833 | 188 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 17 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–24 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 40,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Ford Bronco Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 211 |
| Power Train | 0 | 185 |
| Engine | 2 | 151 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 101 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 63 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 58 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 64 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 38 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 11 |
| Overheating | 0 | 11 |
2021 Cadillac XT5
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
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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.