Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Cadillac Escalade
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 136 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V050000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V052000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V240000 HEATED WINDSHIELD WASHER MODULE SHORT CIRCUIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V441000 HEATED WIPER WASHER SYSTEM NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 74 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 12 complaints
- Seats 7 complaints
- Power Train 6 complaints
Of the 136 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 136 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Cadillac Escalade has a moderate number of complaints (136) and four recall campaigns, primarily related to airbag and electrical issues. This suggests average reliability, though the data isn't comprehensive. Common issues concern airbag systems and electrical components.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | common |
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 pad replacement
- Tire rotations
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine misfires
- Lighting failures
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Cadillac Escalade at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.