Cadillac XTS — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2013 Cadillac XTS
148 complaints (592% of segment average)
Main issue: THE NEW CADILLAC TOUCH-SCREEN INTERFACE IS A HORRIBLE SAFETY ISSUE. WHY DOES NO ONE AT CADILLAC REMEMBER HOW IMPORTANT ERGONOMICS ARE FOR SAFETY, AND HOW ALMOST EVERYTHING IN THE CAR MUST BE OPERABLE BY FEEL, ALLOWING THE DRIVER TO KEEP HIS EYES ON THE ROAD? TOUCH-SCREEN OFFERS NO TACTILE FEED
2014 Cadillac XTS
71 complaints (284% of segment average)
Main issue: AT 5:15AM, 5/29/14, MY XTS WHILE PARKED IN MY RESIDENCE DRIVEWAY SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE EMANATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED THE ENTIRE FRONT 1/2 OF THE VEHICLE. NORTH FARMINGDALE FD RESPONDED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO INJURIES WERE CAUSED. THE NASSAU COUNTY PD AND