2014 Cadillac Xts Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Xts.

20132015
Complaints
71
Crashes
4
Fires
5
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Cadillac Xts Problems

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

#113 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:32,377 mi
Fires:1
#210 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:55,108 mi
Crash-related:1
#34 complaints

Brakes

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Cadillac Xts.

Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
32,377
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
55,108
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Video Monitor/Screen
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheels:Rim
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Cadillac Xts

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~269,323 vehicles.

14V541000Parking Brake
~205,309 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, to August 22, 2014, and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured November 5, 2012, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake piston actuation arm may not fully retract causing the brake pads to stay partially engaged.

14V518000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~5 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, to June 27, 2013, and 2014 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013, to November 5, 2013. The affected vehicles may have left the factory with the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) set to "manufacturing mode."

14V409000Steering
~106 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Buick Regal, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro and Chevrolet Impala vehicles. Improperly torqued fasteners may cause the steering intermediate shaft and the steering gear and/or the lower control arm and the lower ball joint to separate.

14V116000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~63,903 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac XTS vehicles manufactured February 14, 2012, through March 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a cavity plug on the brake booster pump connector may dislodge allowing corrosion of the brake booster pump relay connector.

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2014 Cadillac Xts — FAQ

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

Is the 2014 Cadillac Xts reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2014 Cadillac Xts has 71 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Cadillac Xts?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 32,377 mi); Suspension Failures (10 complaints, avg 55,108 mi); Brakes (4 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 Xts?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 42,260 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 Xts?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Cadillac Xts include 4 crash-related reports, 5 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 Xts have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 269,323 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 Xts?
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 Xts reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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