2014 Cadillac Elr Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Elr.

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Complaints
22
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2014 Cadillac Elr Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:39,842 mi
#22 complaints

Fuel System

#32 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Cadillac Elr.

Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,842
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2014 Cadillac Elr

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~124,663 vehicles.

14V446000Seats
~124,007 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to an incomplete weld on the seat hook bracket assembly, the front seats in the affected vehicles may not stay secured in place during a high load condition such as a crash.

14V144000Electronic Stability Control
~656 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive cruise control. In these vehicles, the electronic stability control (ESC) system software may inhibit certain ESC diagnostics, preventing the system from alerting the driver that the ESC system is partially or fully disabled. As such, these vehicles fail to conform with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Other Cadillac Elr Years

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2014 Cadillac Elr — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Cadillac Elr reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Cadillac Elr has 22 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Elr?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 39,842 mi); Fuel System (2 complaints); Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Cadillac Elr?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 39,842 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Cadillac Elr?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Elr include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Cadillac Elr have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 124,663 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Cadillac Elr?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Cadillac Elr reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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