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2002–2013 · 12 model years

Cadillac Escalade Ext recalls & problems by year

34 recalls and 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200222 complaints
Most recalls20095 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported130 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302002: 22 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 15 complaints, 2 recalls2004: 11 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 5 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 16 complaints, 5 recalls2008: 14 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 3 complaints, 5 recalls2010: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2011: 3 complaints, 4 recalls2012: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2013: 1 complaints, 3 recalls2002200420062008201020122013
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2013 Escalade Ext—14 mpg310000
2012 Escalade Ext—14 mpg310000
2011 Escalade Ext—14 mpg430000
2010 Escalade Ext——310000
2009 Escalade Ext——530000
2008 Escalade Ext——4142110
2007 Escalade Ext——5160210
2006 Escalade Ext—13 mpg100000
2005 Escalade Ext—13 mpg151020
2004 Escalade Ext—13 mpg2111000
2003 Escalade Ext—13 mpg2151230
2002 Escalade Ext—12 mpg1221060

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags26
  • Electrical system21
  • Service brakes11
  • Service brakes, hydraulic10
  • Structure7
  • Power train6
  • Engine5
  • Tires4