MYRModel Year Report

2016 Cadillac XTS

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2016 Cadillac XTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:12:23.076Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2013: 103 complaints 2013 2014: 49 complaints 2014 2015: 13 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2016 2017: 24 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 5 complaints 2019
2016: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013103
201449
201513
201622
201724
20187
20195

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

7 of 22 total reports mention: electrical system.

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Screen completely unresponsive and delaminated

NHTSA ODI report, 20240823

FOR THE PAST 3-4 WEEKS WHILE DRIVING, THE CUE SYSTEM WILL START TO BEEP, CHANGE PRE-SET RADIO CHANNELS AND THE SCREEN WILL FREEZE UP. THE BEEPING STILL CONTINUES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181216

CUE RADIO, CLIMATE, NAVIGATION, BLUETOOTH SYSTEM KEEPS FREEZING UP. NOW THE SCREEN HAS BEGUN TO SPIDER CRACK. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AMOUNT ALL CADILAC'S MODELS USING THE CUE SYSTEM. IT IS STRANGE THAT THEY HAVEN'T A RECALL AND FIX.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181012

WHEELS

2 of 22 total reports mention: wheels.

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I was forced onto the shoulder of the interstate by a vehicle that came into my lane. As I went onto the shoulder, I hit a pothole (there were several), and it split my factory rim in half, damaging my tire, also.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240628

SEAT BELTS

2 of 22 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASH
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MY 2016 XTS CADILLAC WAS INVOLVED IN A ROAD ACCIDENT MONDAY, FEB.6 IN HARPER COUNTY, KANSAS. IT SUSTAINED APPROX. $20K DAMAGE, INCLUDING LOCKED SEAT BELTS, WHICH WERE IN USE AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170403

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 22 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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ON 2/31/16 I DROVE MY NEW VEHICLE FROM MY HOME TO THE GROCERY STORE APPROX.2.5 MILES AWAY,AS I WAS PARKING MY VEHICLE IN THE H/C SPOT ,A GOOD "SAMARITAN" TAPPED ON MY WINDOW & INFORMED ME THAT MY NEW VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GAS,HE CALLED 911 TO HAVE THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160324

TIRES

1 of 22 total reports mentions: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Cadillac XTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 Cadillac XTS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac XTS?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac XTS have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.