Cadillac XT5 — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2017 Cadillac XT5

182 complaints (228% of segment average)

Main issue: DEFECTIVE UPPER DASHBOARD HAS LARGE BALLOONED AREA IN CENTER WHERE ADHESIVE EITHER FAILED OR WASN'T APPLIED AND LOWER DASHBOARD HAS DEFECTIVE LUMP UNDER MATERIAL. THESE DEFECTS SHOULD NEVER HAVE LEFT THE FACTORY. POOR QUALITY CONTROL. BOTH DASHBOARDS ARE TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.

Safe to Buy

2025 Cadillac XT5

6 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2024 Cadillac XT5

15 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2022 Cadillac XT5

16 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2023 Cadillac XT5

19 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2021 Cadillac XT5

20 complaints — well below segment average

Excellent Reliability

2020 Cadillac XT5

32 complaints — well below segment average

2019 Cadillac XT5

45 complaints — well below segment average