Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Cadillac ELR
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Cadillac ELR has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V446000 Front Seats may not Remain Anchored in Vehicle NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V144000 Electronic Stability Control Systems/FMVSS 126 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 17 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Cadillac ELR has limited complaint and recall data, with only 17 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns. These issues primarily involve the electrical system and seat stability. The sparse data does not indicate widespread systemic problems but suggests average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| service brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Battery system checks
- Brake inspections and services
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Cabin air filter replacement
- Coolant system checks
- Wiper blade replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical malfunctions
- Brake warning lights
- Unusual braking noises
- Seat instability issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Cadillac ELR at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.