Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Cadillac XTS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Cadillac XTS has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 24 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.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 1 complaint
Of the 24 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Cadillac XTS has no recall campaigns and relatively few complaints, indicating a generally reliable model. Most complaints were about the electrical system and generic issues, which is typical for vehicles of this age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| suspension | 60,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Battery replacements
- Tire rotations
- Fluid checks and top-offs
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Suspension noises or instability
- Unusual vehicle vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Cadillac XTS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.