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Cadillac Escalade: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011–2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2025 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history — pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year — not that it’s clean.
9 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
14 complaints · 1 recalls
41 complaints · 2 recalls
119 complaints · 4 recalls
71 complaints · 4 recalls
74 complaints · 9 recalls
13 complaints · 2 recalls
21 complaints · 1 recalls
85 complaints · 2 recalls
101 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
102 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
19 complaints · 2 recalls
17 complaints · 4 recalls
26 complaints · 3 recalls
65 complaints · 6 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2025?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2025 Cadillac Escalade’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Cadillac Escalade head-to-head →