2012 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (12), Air Bags (4), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 46% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 15% |
| Engine | 4 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 12% |
| Structure | 3 | 12% |
| Steering | 3 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 12% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 8% |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2021-07-09
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V051000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated that parts were n...
Air Bags - filed 2021-04-29
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V054000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MALOUF CADILLAC (1975 US-1, NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, NJ 08902) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE...
Air Bags - filed 2021-03-20
EVERY SO OFTEN MY SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT WILL APPEAR ON THE DASH UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT IT COULD HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH MOVING THE SEATS BACK AND FORTH AND A WIRE ISSUE. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIRBAG INFLATOR SHORTLY AFTER THIS STARTED HAPPENING. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT RE...
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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.