The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac XT5 · 2018
2018 Cadillac XT5. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,500 and 38,600 miles. Median 26,000, from 17 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Electrical | 19% |
| Brakes | 15% |
| Engine | 11% |
| Tires | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1021
Cadillac filed 1021 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 18 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2017–2025 Cadillac XT5, 9.0M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Oil changes & service | 6 | 270K |
| Timing chain & engine | 5 | 223K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 6 | 117K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 2 | 111K |
| Death wobble & steering | 1 | 101K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 1 | 31K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 10K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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