2008 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (95), Electrical System (29), Engine (14).
Key takeaways
- 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 95 | 57% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 17% |
| Engine | 14 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 5% |
| Structure | 8 | 5% |
| Seats | 8 | 5% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4% |
| Tires | 5 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Cadillac Escalade 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2025-01-23
Truck goes into limp mode, reduced power, stuck in second gear, stabilitrak and engine lights. Took it to the Cadillac dealership and after 3100 dollars in repairs the truck is still doing it. If the high level techs can’t figure it out after 2000 in labor it’s should be a recall item.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2024-11-23
Oil pump car shuts off while idling
Air Bags - filed 2023-09-14
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The infotainment display displayed a message indicating that the air bags were off, potentially compromising vehicle safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was u...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.