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Cadillac Escalade Iql: 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.
1 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 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 Iql’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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