The 1st generation XTS spans the 2013 to 2019 model years.
It has accumulated 42 owner complaints over those year and ranks 27th in reliability out of 35 eligible Cadillac generations.
Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems. The average Cadillac score is 2.26 while this generation comes in at 2.8.
The CUE infotainment system found in most 2013-2018 Cadillac vehicles has a screen with major design and installation flaws resulting in bubbles, cracks, and an unresponsive interface.
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Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.
Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.
Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.
Overall reliability rank out of 35 eligible generations.
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Sure, that's better than the brakes not working at all (silver linings and all that) but this can cause the car to suddenly stop in the middle of the road without any warning other than a few audible beeps from the forward collision avoidance system. That's very dangerous and the reason GM has issued a recall.…
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