2018 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (10), Electrical System (3), Power Train (3).
Key takeaways
- 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 45% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 9% |
| Suspension | 2 | 9% |
| Tires | 1 | 5% |
| Seats | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 5% |
| Steering | 1 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac Escalade equipped with Gladiator Tires, Tire Line: X Comp A/T, Tire Size: P285/45/R22, DOT Number: 05Y11XAT6. The contact stated that the tires were manufactured with a deep groove on the inside and outside where the sidewalls and tread converge, and the rear driver’s side tire was losi...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-22
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER RESET, FLASHES AND THE TURN SIGNALS WILL STOP WORKING WHILE THE SYSTEM IS CYCLING OR RESTTING, WHILW CHANGING LANES OR IN A MIDDLE OF A TURN
Engine - filed 2026-02-05
Had to get cam shaft replaced last year. Now the lifters are going bad
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More for the 2018 Cadillac Escalade
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.