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Cadillac Escalade Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Escalade Hybrid from 2009 to 2014: 21 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 3 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2009 (18), 2012 (2), 2014 (1). Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2012).

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Photo: LouieRBLX · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Electrical5
Engine4
Fuel & propulsion4
Airbags3
Brakes3
Other / unknown3
Body & structure2
Steering2

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200901820
20120221
201401–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2009 (18), 2012 (2), 2014 (1).

How many recalls has the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid had?

Across 2009–2014, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).