Verdict
2018 Cadillac XT5: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2018 Cadillac XT5 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for SUV.
Owners filed 66 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 60% of 2018 SUVs. Steering leads the reports (18%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2018 SUVs, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
66
Reports to NHTSA, 2018
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
Fewer complaints than 60% of 2018 SUVs
The bar is this car's percentile among 2018 SUVs by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (18% of 66 reports), followed by power train (15%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 66 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11740245, ODI 11737788, ODI 11712970, ODI 11692134, ODI 11682768.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2018 Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XT5 | 3.6L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2018 Cadillac XT5: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
Owners filed 66 NHTSA complaints about the 2018 Cadillac XT5 — fewer complaints than 60% of comparable 2018 SUVs, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2018 Cadillac XT5?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (18% of complaints) and power train (15%).
How many recalls does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2018 Cadillac XT5 as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Cadillac XT5 get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Cadillac XT5 at 22 mpg combined.