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2017 Cadillac XT5 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 124 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This model year has more owner complaints than most other years of the Cadillac XT5

The 2017 model year has more NHTSA owner complaints than the average of the years compared below. Review the recalls and common complaints, and have any vehicle inspected.

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65/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Cadillac XT5

The 2017 Cadillac XT5 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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1
NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
124
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Cadillac XT5 (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Cadillac dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
If there is a brake fluid leak, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake calipers, replacing the brake caliper assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2016. Owners…
NHTSA #16V802000
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Cadillac XT5

Based on 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
23
Unknown Or Other
20
Steering
15
Electrical System
14
Service Brakes
10
Engine
9
Wheels
6
Air Bags
4
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Cadillac XT5 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2017 124 complaints 2018 66 complaints 2019 32 complaints 2020 23 complaints 2021 18 complaints 2011 Data unavailable 2012 Data unavailable 2013 Data unavailable 2014 Data unavailable 2015 Data unavailable 2016 Data unavailable

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Cadillac XT5

Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 1 recall campaign and 124 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Cadillac XT5 have?
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XT5?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Cadillac XT5 are: Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Steering, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Cadillac XT5 safe to buy?
The 2017 Cadillac XT5 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Cadillac XT5 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Cadillac XT5 are: 2020, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.