MYRModel Year Report

2018 Cadillac XTS

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2018 Cadillac XTS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:12:16.285Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac XTS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 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
2018: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
2013103
201449
201513
201622
201724
20187
20195

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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The contact owns a 2018 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250603

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 7 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2018 CADILLAC XTS FROM ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190619

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH
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INFOTAINMENT CENTER MALFUNCTIONING. CLIMATE CONTROL, BACKUP CAMERA AND NEARLY EVERY CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY FEATURE DISABLED. CADILLAC HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX 5 TIMES AND NOW SAYS THAT IT CAN NOT BE CORRECTED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200516

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181011 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.

Campaign 18V576000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Cadillac XTS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V576000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2018 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 2018 Cadillac XTS?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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