Cadillac Transmission Problems by Model
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Owners have filed 837 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 6 Cadillac models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Cadillac CTS (219).
Cadillac models by transmission complaints
| Model | Transmission complaints | Per 1,000 sold | Share of all complaints | Worst years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac CTS | 219 | — | 25.5% | 2014, 2009 and 2011 |
| Cadillac SRX | 181 | — | 6.5% | 2010, 2011 and 2013 |
| Cadillac Escalade | 137 | — | 12.6% | 2015, 2016 and 2017 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 136 | — | 14.2% | 2015, 2016 and 2017 |
| Cadillac ATS | 100 | — | 26.2% | 2013 and 2014 |
| Cadillac XT5 | 64 | — | 20.5% | 2017 and 2018 |
Per 1,000 sold appears only where published U.S. sales exist for at least three model years. Data fetched July 2026 to November 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cadillac have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 837 transmission complaints with NHTSA across the 6 Cadillac models we track that have at least 50 each. The most come from the Cadillac CTS (219).
Which Cadillac models have the most transmission complaints?
the Cadillac CTS (219), the Cadillac SRX (181) and the Cadillac Escalade (137), by owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Raw counts favor high-selling models.
Sources
- NHTSA complaints by vehicle (owner complaints API) — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Report a vehicle safety problem — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration