2017 Cadillac XT5 vs 2018 Cadillac XT5
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 XT5 | 2018 Cadillac XT5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 121 | 66 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,332 | 1,019 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,750 mi | 33,835 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac XT5 | Cadillac XT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 15 |
| Power Train | 25 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 14 |
| Steering | 15 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 10 | 6 |
| Stalling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
2017 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.