Last updated: 2026-10-10
Most Reliable Cadillac Models — Ranked in 2026
We ranked every Cadillac model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Cadillac scores 70/100 across all models and years. The 2026 Cadillac XT5 is the most reliable Cadillac with a score of 81/100.
Cadillac Reliability Rankings
| # | Vehicle | Best Year | Score | Rating | Recalls | Complaints / 10k | Maint. Rating | Est. Repair Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Cadillac XT5 | 2026 | 81/100 | Excellent | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 2 | 2019 Cadillac XT5 | 2019 | 78/100 | Good | 0 | 6.2 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 3 | 2018 Cadillac XT5 | 2018 | 77/100 | Good | 0 | 10.4 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 4 | 2026 Cadillac XT6 | 2026 | 76/100 | Good | 0 | — | 3 | $783/yr |
| 5 | 2026 Cadillac XT4 | 2026 | 76/100 | Good | 0 | — | 3 | |
| 6 | 2023 Cadillac XT4 | 2023 | 75/100 | Good | 0 | 5.3 | 3 | |
| 7 | 2025 Cadillac XT6 | 2025 | 74/100 | Good | 1 | 0.5 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 8 | 2025 Cadillac XT5 | 2025 | 74/100 | Good | 1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 9 | 2021 Cadillac XT6 | 2021 | 73/100 | Good | 2 | 1.5 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 10 | 2021 Cadillac XT5 | 2021 | 73/100 | Good | 3 | 8.5 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 11 | 2025 Cadillac Lyriq | 2025 | 73/100 | Good | 3 | 6.1 | 3.5 | |
| 12 | 2023 Cadillac XT6 | 2023 | 73/100 | Good | 2 | 0.9 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 13 | 2024 Cadillac XT6 | 2024 | 73/100 | Good | 2 | 0.9 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 14 | 2022 Cadillac XT6 | 2022 | 72/100 | Good | 3 | 1.0 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 15 | 2025 Cadillac XT4 | 2025 | 72/100 | Good | 1 | 8.2 | 3 | |
| 16 | 2022 Cadillac XT4 | 2022 | 72/100 | Good | 1 | 1.4 | 3 | |
| 17 | 2023 Cadillac XT5 | 2023 | 72/100 | Good | 4 | 4.8 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 18 | 2024 Cadillac XT5 | 2024 | 72/100 | Good | 3 | 3.8 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 19 | 2020 Cadillac XT6 | 2020 | 72/100 | Good | 4 | 2.8 | 3 | $783/yr |
| 20 | 2025 Cadillac Escalade | 2025 | 72/100 | Good | 0 | 1.8 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 21 | 2020 Cadillac XT5 | 2020 | 71/100 | Good | 5 | 5.4 | 3.5 | $807/yr |
| 22 | 2021 Cadillac XT4 | 2021 | 71/100 | Good | 1 | 10.4 | 3 | |
| 23 | 2024 Cadillac XT4 | 2024 | 71/100 | Good | 1 | 12.5 | 3 | |
| 24 | 2019 Cadillac XT4 | 2019 | 70/100 | Good | 3 | 6.3 | 3 | |
| 25 | 2026 Cadillac Escalade | 2026 | 68/100 | Good | 2 | 8.8 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 26 | 2020 Cadillac XT4 | 2020 | 68/100 | Good | 5 | 7.6 | 3 | |
| 27 | 2023 Cadillac Lyriq | 2023 | 67/100 | Good | 7 | 26.2 | 3.5 | |
| 28 | 2020 Cadillac Escalade | 2020 | 66/100 | Good | 4 | 11.8 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 29 | 2019 Cadillac Escalade | 2019 | 66/100 | Good | 1 | 14.4 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 30 | 2024 Cadillac Escalade | 2024 | 65/100 | Good | 4 | 13.0 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 31 | 2024 Cadillac Lyriq | 2024 | 64/100 | Good | 6 | 37.3 | 3.5 | |
| 32 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade | 2022 | 59/100 | Mixed | 8 | 27.3 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 33 | 2023 Cadillac Escalade | 2023 | 56/100 | Mixed | 8 | 39.8 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
| 34 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade | 2021 | 54/100 | Mixed | 12 | 16.8 | 2.5 | $1007/yr |
Model Summaries
Cadillac Escalade
Good overall reliability, though below average among SUVs. The recurring problem is lifter and camshaft failure, which shows up as loud knocking, rough idle, and sometimes sudden power loss, with repairs that can reach about $15,000. The 2020 is the pick for used buyers, and 2021 is the year to avoid because of sudden engine failure. Newer years look clean mostly because they have had less time to collect complaints.
Average score: 63/100. Best year: 2020 (66/100). 8 years tracked.
Cadillac Lyriq
Reliability for this electric SUV rates good and sits close to the average among SUVs. The 2023 model year is the pick, since it has been on the road longest and shows a lower complaint rate per car sold than 2024. Watch for low-beam headlights that sag after a few minutes of driving, and for electrical faults such as a dead driver display or a car that will not start.
Average score: 68/100. Best year: 2023 (67/100). 3 years tracked.
Cadillac XT4
Used XT4 buyers get a model that rates good for reliability and sits close to average among compact SUVs. The 2023 model year is the pick, with no recalls on file. Watch for power loss while driving, from transmission faults or a failed fuel pump power control module, and for rear camera views that drop out and come back after repairs.
Average score: 72/100. Best year: 2023 (75/100). 8 years tracked.
Cadillac XT5
Used XT5 shoppers get a model that rates good and sits above average among SUVs. The 2019 is the pick, with no recalls on record. The fault to watch is a "Steering Assist is Reduced" warning, which dealers often trace to a failed thermostat. Some owners across several years also report the engine quitting while driving.
Average score: 75/100. Best year: 2019 (78/100). 8 years tracked.
Cadillac XT6
Reliability is good overall and above average among SUVs, and no model year falls well below the model's own average. The 2024 is the pick among years with a real record. Watch for a transmission that shudders or jerks at low rpm and a rear camera that goes black in reverse. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly repairs near $783.
Average score: 73/100. Best year: 2024 (73/100). 7 years tracked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the most reliable Cadillac?
- Based on our data, the 2026 Cadillac XT5 is the most reliable Cadillac with a score of 81/100 ("Excellent"). It has 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
- Are Cadillac vehicles reliable?
- Cadillac vehicles have an average reliability score of 70/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
- Which Cadillac models should I avoid?
- Based on our data, these Cadillac model-years are statistical outliers within their lines: 2021 Escalade (54/100). These have higher recall counts and complaint volumes relative to their siblings.
- How do Cadillac repair costs compare?
- Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Cadillac model year.
How we score Cadillac model years
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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