Complaints
26
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Cadillac Escalade Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:120,750 mi
#23 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:107,333 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:135,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 120,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 107,333 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | 100,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 97,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 180,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 3,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,750
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,333
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
135,000
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,333
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
WHEELS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
180,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
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