Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 58 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V085000 Rear Wheel Lock Up from Transmission Control Valve Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V274000 Engine Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V903000 Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V617000 Improper Rivets on Seat Belt Buckle Assembly NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 45 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints
Of the 58 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 58 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,500–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV has several recalls, notably for critical engine and transmission issues. High complaint numbers suggest reliability concerns, impacting its overall rating negatively. Frequent powertrain and engine problems raise ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $3,000–$6,000 | common |
| transmission | 30,000–60,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| lighting control | 10,000–40,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
| seat belt assembly | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
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
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system service
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Rough or delayed shifting
- Persistent warning lights
- Flickering exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade ESV at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.