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Cadillac Escalade Esv: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2014 95 · 2012 94 · 2024 91 · 2019 88

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.

202664/100
Too New

4 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202564/100
Unproven

0 complaints · 1 recalls

202491/100
Buy

20 complaints · 2 recalls

202378/100
Buy

69 complaints · 4 recalls

202282/100
Buy

51 complaints · 4 recalls

202164/100
Caution

79 complaints · 10 recalls

202087/100
Buy

21 complaints · 2 recalls

201988/100
Buy

31 complaints · 1 recalls

201888/100
Buy

35 complaints · 1 recalls

201785/100
Buy

85 complaints · 1 recalls

201664/100
Caution

101 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201564/100
Caution

102 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201495/100
Buybest year

19 complaints · 2 recalls

201364/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 4 recalls

201294/100
Buy

23 complaints · 3 recalls

201164/100
Caution

62 complaints · 5 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2014?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Cadillac Escalade Esv’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Cadillac Escalade Esv head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Cadillac Escalade Esv as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.