Year | Make/Model | Repair Trips Per 100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | ||
2014 | Cadillac ATS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 ATSs, 9.2 months of data per ATS, average 31000 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2014 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
23 CTSs, 10.1 months of data per CTS, average 36600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Cadillac ATS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 ATSs, 8.0 months of data per ATS, average 42600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2013 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
20 Escalades, 9.1 months of data per Escalade, average 78900 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2012 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
16 CTSs, 8.6 months of data per CTS, average 52500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2012 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
16 Escalades, 9.9 months of data per Escalade, average 75000 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2012 | Cadillac SRX | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
16 SRXs, 10.6 months of data per SRX, average 68300 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
14 CTSs, 9.3 months of data per CTS, average 63000 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2011 | Cadillac Escalade | 35 |
Fewest Trips
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25 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 81400 miles | |||||
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2010 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 CTSs, 8.6 months of data per CTS, average 96600 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2010 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
16 Escalades, 11.4 months of data per Escalade, average 92600 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2009 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
10 CTSs, 8.5 months of data per CTS, average 75800 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2009 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
12 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 144400 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2008 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 CTSs, 10.0 months of data per CTS, average 95400 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2008 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
21 Escalades, 8.0 months of data per Escalade, average 127700 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2007 | Cadillac Escalade | 94 |
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40 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 132900 miles Redesigned for this model year. |
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2006 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Escalades, 9.5 months of data per Escalade, average 152500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2005 | Cadillac CTS | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
11 CTSs, 7.5 months of data per CTS, average 115700 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
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2005 | Cadillac Escalade | 116 |
Fewest Trips
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30 Escalades, 10.7 months of data per Escalade, average 143900 miles The 2005 has had a high higher repair frequency for over a year. Unclear why. |
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2004 | Cadillac Escalade | 66 |
Fewest Trips
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38 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 181900 miles | |||||
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2003 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
20 Escalades, 9.8 months of data per Escalade, average 166200 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2002 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
21 Escalades, 9.6 months of data per Escalade, average 159800 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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2001 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
15 Escalades, 8.8 months of data per Escalade, average 193500 miles * Small sample, members only. |
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1999 | Cadillac Escalade | small sample, members only | see reported repairs | ||
13 Escalades, 9.5 months of data per Escalade, average 186100 miles * Very small sample, members only. |
Cadillac Reliability and Durability: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
No repairs or issues at all see full Cadillac review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan | The car has very few problems. The Northstar engine is built like a trouble-free tank. The few problems it may have in the future, all cars have them, so its not a deal maker or breaker. see full Cadillac review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan | Less trips to the dealer to fix problems. see full Cadillac review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 302-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Only minor problems quickly fixed via warranty. see full Cadillac review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Better than the germans. see full Cadillac review |
2004 | 4dr Sedan 318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Needed very little in the first 40k other then just oil and filters. see full Cadillac review |
2003 | 4dr Sedan 318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
This car has been very reliable. I have never had any problems with it - none at all. It is still even on its original brake pads and rotors! Cadillac builds quality and reliability. see full Cadillac review |
Cadillac Reliability and Durability: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
At 30,000 miles, I have had zero, zilch, nada problems with this car. Knock wood. see full Cadillac review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Consumer Reports indicates that reliability for this model is questionable. Afraid to take the plunge for more money and less features than the Lexus. see full Cadillac review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan | Too many trips to the dealer. Love the look and ride. Just wish it was put together better. For $62k, I expected a lot better. see full Cadillac review |
2007 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 277hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Many problems with the vehicle within ONLY THE FIRST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP. Front passenger side suspension failed twice, air leveling system has problems. Rough idling of engine. see full Cadillac review |
2007 | 4dr SUV -horsepower 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Many problems reported in early models, especially with V6. see full Cadillac review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Having changed timing chain and sensors already see full Cadillac review |
2007 | 4dr SUV -horsepower 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hands down the reliability of the SRX is terrible. I've often wondered what I got myself into buying it. Parts are expensive and typical of GM, nearly impossible to replace yourself. Wheel bearing gone? Well you're replacing the enture hub, not just the bearing. see full Cadillac review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 318-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Replaced water pump, rt front strut and upper strut mount at 24,000 miles. Car always idled rough. see full Cadillac review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Northstar. Headgaskets may no longer be a problem but oil leaks can still occur. see full Cadillac review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 275-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic FWD |
Never again GM...NEVER! I've wasted more time and money at your clueless dealers service departments. Only one ever was knowledgable...North Bay Cadillac in Roslyn, New York. If going there, ask for Marino. The Northstar engine is a piece of junk. There are thousands of web pages killing it. How GM could continue to seel such a piece of crap is head-scratching. The engine is impossible to work on. To change a water pump takes 8 hours and costs almost $1500. Access is impossible. One caveat, parts do last. But when they go, forget about it...your child is going to community college instead of Harvard. You have to drop the engine and basically take most of it apart to replace the timing chains. How does $2300 sound to you? My engine just died. Gone! History! The car looks perfect inside and out. Yet I either had the choice to sell it for parts, or to a mechanic. Did the latter...for less than $2000. This is a vehicle that I paid over $45,000 for 7 years ago. GM will never get a nickel of my money every again. see full Cadillac review |