2017 Cadillac Escalade vs 2017 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Cadillac Escalade | 2017 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 50 | 354 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,443 | 115 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 21 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17 | 17–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 31,500 mi | 76,138 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Escalade | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 91 |
| Power Train | 12 | 51 |
| Engine | 22 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 42 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 35 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 30 |
| Visibility | 1 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 21 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 18 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 28 |
| Stalling | 0 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 14 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 10 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
2017 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.