Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Cadillac XTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Cadillac XTS has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 103 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V541000 Electronic Parking Brake may Drag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V518000 Reprogram Sensing And Diagnostic Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V116000 Brake Booster Pump Relay Connector Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V220000 Brake Lights Flashing Intermittently/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V525000 Head Restraint Height/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Suspension 25 complaints
- Unknown or Other 13 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 9 complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
Of the 103 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Cadillac XTS has several recall issues, particularly with the brakes and electronic systems. Owner complaints highlight persistent electrical and suspension problems, impacting reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| braking system | 50,000–75,000 miles | $300–$900 | 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 every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 50,000 miles
- Cooling system check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical failures causing no-start
- Suspension noise and uneven tire wear
- Frequent brake warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Cadillac XTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.