2017 Cadillac XTS reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Cadillac XTS holds 24 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XTS years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 24), then Suspension (3) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
The 2016 XTS has 22 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Cadillac XTS. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (24 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"In 2019, GM released service bulletin 18-NA-358 that confirms the company's knowledge of of defective parts in transmissions. I have a 2017 Cadillac XTS experiencing these symptoms and GM should be responsible for parts…"
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"The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the…"
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"Numerous problems for a year have been: engine dies while driving, car totally dead with new battery, display partially black randomly or totally black along with radio display black, park assist is turned off.…"
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"Rear suspension not holding air. Rear suspension went flat while driving in highway. Had to pull over due to sudden rough ride"
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"THE MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS CAR IS THE CUE SCREEN. THE CUE SCREEN IS CONNECTED TO THE ABILITY TO DEFROST AND COOLING/HEATING SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE CUE SCREEN IS FROZEN AND THE OPERATIONS OF VARIES…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2017 Cadillac XTS 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| XTS | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 18 | 28 | 22 MPG | $2950 |
| XTS all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 17 | 26 | 20 MPG | $3250 |
| XTS all-wheel drive | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | All-wheel drive | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
| XTS Hearse | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
| XTS Limo | 3.6L, 6-cyl | Automatic (6-speed) | Front-wheel drive | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 14V-541 covers certain 2013-2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles: dealers update the electronic parking brake software. Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles, and also many other GM models: rear brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance; dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 26V-329 covers certain 2015 Cadillac XTS vehicles among other Cadillacs: the front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment; dealers replace the front-driver air bag module.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Cadillac XTS reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Cadillac XTS holds 24 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 4 per year. That is more complaints per year than most XTS years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Cadillac XTS?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (10 of 24), then Suspension (3) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports a fire.
Is the 2017 Cadillac XTS more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 XTS has 22 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Cadillac XTS been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Cadillac XTS.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 2017 Cadillac XTS with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Cadillac XTS get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Cadillac XTS is 18.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What oil does a Cadillac XTS take?
5W-30 (0W-30 below -29°C); capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.
What does recall 14V-541 cover on the XTS?
Certain 2013-2015 XTS vehicles: dealers update the electronic parking brake software.
What tire sizes did the XTS use?
235/55R18, 245/45R19, or 245/40R20 depending on trim.