What breaks most · 2017 to 2026 model years
Cadillac XT5 problems by year
Owners have filed 298 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Cadillac XT5 across model years 2017 to 2026. One year stands out: 2017 for powertrain and transmission complaints. The quietest years are 2022, 2024 and 2023.
- Years to check closely: 2017
- Fewest complaints: 2022, 2024, 2023
- Complaints on file
- 2982017 to 2026, all trims
- Worst year
- 2017122 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 163 fires · 12 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 19kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 19Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 6 | 1 | Unknown or other (26) | |
| 66 | 2 | 0 | Engine (15) | |
| 32 | 3 | 0 | Steering (8) | |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | Powertrain and transmission (7) | |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | Unknown or other (4) | |
| 10 | 2 | 3 | Unknown or other (3) | |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | Powertrain and transmission (6) | |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | Powertrain and transmission (6) | |
| 4 | 1 | 1 | Forward collision system (2) | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Speed control and throttle (1) |
What fails on the 2017 Cadillac XT5
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 21% |
26 | 0 | — |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 20% |
25 | 2 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 20% |
24 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 17% |
21 | 0 | Shop electrical system parts for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 12% |
15 | 0 | Shop all steering parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| BrakesBrake pads, rotors and calipers | 11% |
14 | 2 | Shop brakes parts for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 7% |
9 | 2 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 |
| Wheels | 7% |
8 | 0 | — |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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Thermostat gets stuck, gives a steering wheel assist alert. Ac not working and motor sounds like it is in overdrive. Engine temp stays cold.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Cadillac XT5 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2017 carries the most filings on the Cadillac XT5. The 2017 alone has 122 complaints, led by unknown or other.
What is the most common Cadillac XT5 problem?
On the 2017 model year, the most-reported component is unknown or other with 26 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Cadillac XT5 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Cadillac XT5 complaints that include mileage is about 19,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.