Cadillac XT5 years to avoid
Every Cadillac XT5 model year on file (2017-2023), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2019
Worst year on file
82.5
Severity index
Steering
Most-reported system
2017
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 Cadillac XT5 | 82.5 High | 32 | Steering |
| 2 | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 55.1 Medium | 18 | Electrical System |
| 3 | 2018 Cadillac XT5 | 54.8 Medium | 66 | Engine |
| 4 | 2023 Cadillac XT5 | 52.6 Medium | 16 | Power Train |
| 5 | 2020 Cadillac XT5 | 49.6 Medium | 23 | Power Train |
| 6 | 2017 Cadillac XT5 | 45.1 Low | 124 | Power Train |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Cadillac XT5 complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 124 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 45.1 Low | POWER TRAIN |
| 2018 | 66 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 54.8 Medium | ENGINE |
| 2019 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 82.5 High | STEERING |
| 2020 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 49.6 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
| 2021 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 55.1 Medium | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| 2023 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 52.6 Medium | POWER TRAIN |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.