2022 Cadillac Escalade problems and complaints
Owners have filed 85 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac Escalade. The most-reported areas: Engine (67), Power Train (15), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
Key takeaways
- 85 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 67 | 79% |
| Power Train | 15 | 18% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-02
We bought my 2022 Cadillac Escalade brand new in mid July from a Cadillac dealership.. fast-forward early September ( I remember because my son was in a wedding at the end of September) and we were shopping for my son dress shoes. My son and I were tired after a long full day of shopping, and walked out to a dark parki...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-28
While driving approximately 55 mph on a public road, the 6.2L V8 (RPO L87) engine failed catastrophically and the vehicle lost propulsion. The pistons in cylinders 1 and 2 exploded and were ejected through both sides of the engine block. The vehicle was towed to Walnut Creek Cadillac (RO 189443, 55,262 miles). The deal...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-28
This is a POST-REMEDY FAILURE. Please associate with EA26005. The replacement engine installed in July 2025 under recall 25V-274 has now failed at approximately 16,000 miles. In August 2026 at 70,606 miles the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle ran roughly and felt like it would stall. The dealer performed...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.