2014 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (8), Air Bags (5), Engine (3).

Key takeaways

  • 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System840%
Air Bags525%
Engine315%
Vehicle Speed Control315%
Unknown Or Other210%
Steering210%
Suspension210%
Visibility15%
Fuel/Propulsion System15%
Power Train15%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)15%
Wheels15%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2014 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD4/55/55/53/5
2014 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD4/55/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-20

Failed the inspection in texas. No details.

Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2024-05-30

While driving my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with a6.2L V8 engine on [XXX] near Bristow, Oklahoma at approximately 75 mph, the vehicle suddenly and completely lost power. Without any prior warning or unusual noises, the engine shut down, and I lost power to the dashboard and power steering. This caused the vehicle to decel...

Visibility - filed 2023-03-02

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac Escalade. The contact stated that after going through the car wash, the passenger’s side mirror became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was unable to reset the mirror like stated in the Owner’s Manual. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle...

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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.