2023 Cadillac Escalade reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 176
- 176 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 89 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 4 reported crashes · 4 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,867
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
-21
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2021-2025
-22
median 199 complaints in 350 records
Top component share
51%
Engine: 89 complaints
What owners report fails — 2023 Cadillac Escalade
- ENGINE 89
- POWER TRAIN 15
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11
4 recalls on record for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade
- NHTSA 25V274000 · 2025 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PA Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 24V674000 · 2024 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:E Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increa
- NHTSA 22V903000 · 2023 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODUL DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 23V642000 · 2023 · SUSPENSION:REAR A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2023 Cadillac Escalade
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2023 Cadillac Escalade units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Cadillac Escalade reliable?
NHTSA has 176 consumer complaints on record for the 2023 Cadillac Escalade and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (89 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2023 Cadillac Escalade units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Cadillac Escalade?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (89), power train (15), electrical system (15), engine and engine cooling (12). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2023 Cadillac Escalade?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.