2018 Cadillac XT5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Cadillac XT5. The most-reported areas: Engine (15), Electrical System (14), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 14 | 21% |
| Power Train | 12 | 18% |
| Steering | 12 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
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
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-23
The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XT5. The contact stated that during a scheduled routine maintenance, the independent mechanic informed the contact that front driver's side CV axle was fractured and leaking grease and needed to be replaced. However, the part was on a national backorder. The manufacturer was notified of...
Steering,engine - filed 2026-05-26
Check engine light sensor came on in mid-May which is the result of a faulty thermostat, also triggering a "Steering Assist is Reduced" message on the dashboard which I consider to be a safety issue. This is a known and common problem for this make, year and model and the cost to fix the problem is very expensive. This...
Steering - filed 2026-05-14
Thermostat failure causes steering assist to be reduced. This leaves more difficult steering especially in an emergency situation, thus a safety concern. The vehicle displays a warning: "Steering Assist Is Reduced, Drive with care". An internet search shows this is a well-known problem across all General Motor vehicles...
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More for the 2018 Cadillac XT5
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.