2018 Cadillac XTS
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.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2018: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact rented a 2018 Cadillac XTS from enterprise car rental.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-19
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Electrical system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2020-05-16
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V576000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Cadillac XTS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V576000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XTS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.