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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.
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.
4 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
0 complaints · 1 recalls
20 complaints · 2 recalls
69 complaints · 4 recalls
51 complaints · 4 recalls
79 complaints · 10 recalls
21 complaints · 2 recalls
31 complaints · 1 recalls
35 complaints · 1 recalls
85 complaints · 1 recalls
101 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
102 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
19 complaints · 2 recalls
2 complaints · 4 recalls
23 complaints · 3 recalls
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.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Cadillac Escalade Esv head-to-head →