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This 2017 Cadillac Xts has 24 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2017 Cadillac Xts Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 5 2017 Cadillac Xts trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 5 trims analysed.
2017 Cadillac Xts Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2017 Cadillac XTS 4 DR AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
11.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
11.8% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
CADILLAC XTS 2017 has 24 NHTSA complaints, with electrical faults leading at 10. There are no recalls. Buyers should inspect the electrical system and check for open recalls. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Cadillac
- Model
- Xts
- Model year
- 2017
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 24
- Crash-related complaints
- 1
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 18
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 16 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2017 Cadillac Xts problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Suspension Failures
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues, Suspension Failures. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2017 Cadillac Xts?
The 2017 XTS may be worth considering if you find a well-maintained example, but the electrical complaint count is notable. Given the low confidence level, proceed with caution and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical faults are the top complaint, which can lead to costly repairs and inconvenience. With no recalls, buyers must rely on service history to gauge reliability.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize a comfortable ride and are willing to accept some electrical risk, especially if the car has a clean service record.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want maximum reliability and minimal electrical issues should consider other model years or vehicles with fewer complaints.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2017 Cadillac Xts
Inspection Focus
- Inspect electrical system for any warning lights or malfunctions.
- Check suspension components for wear or noise.
- Test transmission for smooth shifting.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect electrical system for any warning lights or malfunctions.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components.
- Have a mechanic inspect before purchase.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2017 Cadillac XTS shows 24 owner complaints, with electrical faults accounting for 10 of them. There are no recalls for this model year. Buyers should be aware of potential electrical issues and verify any open recalls before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, the 2017 XTS has a moderate complaint count, but low confidence limits direct comparisons.
Recall context: With zero recalls, buyers should still check for any outstanding safety campaigns at nhtsa.gov/recalls as a precaution.
- Electrical faults account for 10 of 24 total complaints.
- Suspension failures represent 3 complaints.
- There is 1 crash-related complaint.
- Electrical Faults (10 complaints)
- Suspension Failures (3 complaints)
- Transmission / Drivetrain (2 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2017 Cadillac Xts complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac Xts. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 8 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 Cadillac Xts. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 failing due to metal shavings. This needs to be a recall. …
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 accelerator pedal became stuck, and the vehicle accelerated exc…
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. Headlights turn off and on by themselves; The latest is driving up a …
Rear suspension not holding air. Rear suspension went flat while driving in highway. Had to pull over due to sudden rough ride
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 SYSTEMS ARE AT A HALT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES. CURRENTLY DUE TO LE…
With no warning and only 45000 miles on car rear air suspension motor failed on expressway! I quickly noticed my steering anti red seemed out of control! I quickly pulled over not knowing what was wrong. My husband came to meet me and immediately asked what was in my trunk! I tol…
The CUE system freezes up and is unusable. It is intermittant.
$70k for a vehicle and the screen spidered. Cadillac says not under recall. Not usable.
The cue system on my Cadillac cracked and it’s affecting my screen. No music no navigation. No air nothing and an annoying beep every 60 seconds.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CADILLAC XTS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE MODULE MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THE BACK UP CAMERA NOT TO DISPLAY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FINDLAY CADILLAC LO…
LAST YEAR, WE BOUGHT OUR CAR FROM A DEALERSHIP USED. WE NOTICED THE CADILLAC CUE WAS VERY GLITCHY. WE TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CALIBRATED THE SYSTEM. WE WERE ON A TRIP USING THE GPS AND IT GLITCHED SEVERAL TIMES. HAD TO PULL OVER AND SET UP OUR PHONES. NOTHING WORKS I…
2017 XTS, REAR SUSPENSION AIR BAGS FAIL WHILE DRIVING, STOPED AND EVEN PARKED. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR JUST PARKED REAR END WILL DROP UNEXPECTEDLY. THE REAR END WILL START TO BOUNCE WITH JUST THE SLIGHTEST UNEVEN ROAD. THIS CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE TO FIGHT TO STAY IN …
THE CUE SCREEN LOCKS UP AND BECOMES INOPERABLE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. IT CAUSES THE HEAT OR A/C TO NOT WORK PROPERLY AND I AM UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTION. THE FAILURE PREVENTS ME FROM PROPERLY HEATING OR COOLING THE VEHICLE, USE THE NAV FUNCTION, AND THE SCREEN WILL AUTOMATICALLY R…
WHILE I'M DRIVING EVEN LIKE 50 MILE HIT THE BREAK FOR A REASON CAR COMPLETELY STALLED NO POWER FOR BREAK OR STEERING OR ANYTHING YOU CANNOT MOVE THE CAR ANYPLACE I ALMOST HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME AND I ALMOST GOT HIT IN THE BACK IT HAS BEEN THE END OF LAST YEAR AND IT KEEPS …
ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE POWER STEERING HAS QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED WHILE TURNING AND WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. HAS HAPPENED WHILE ACCELERATING AND WHILE DRIVING CONSTANT SPEED. AFTER STOPPING, TURNING ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING TH…
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 SYSTEMS ARE AT A HALT. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUES. CURRENTLY DUE TO L…
PROBLEM #1 - TRUNK OPENS BY ITSELF (SOMETIMES WHILE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY & LOCKED (I.E., PARKED FOR THE NIGHT - ENGINE OFF); OTHER TIMES THE TRUNK OPENS BY ITSELF WHILE I AM DRIVING/MOVING (ENGINE OBVIOUSLY ON); OTHER TIMES WHILE THE ENGINE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY (I…
THE CADILLAC CUE SCREEN FREEZES WHILE I AM DRIVING THE CAR (VEHICLE IN MOTION - OR COULD BE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, BUT ENGINE IS ON). THIS HAS HAPPENED DOZENS OF TIMES DURING THE PAST 1 YEAR THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR. I AM SUDDENLY UNABLE TO INCREASE/DECREASE VOLUME, CHANGE RADIO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CADILLAC XTS. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED.…
THE LANE DEPARTURE AND LANE KEEP ASSIST, BOTH SAFETY FEATURES, DO NOT WORK WITH ANY DEGREE OF CONSISTENCY. THEY ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY. 2 DEALERS CONFIRMED THE PROBLEM BUT WITHOUT A FACTORY FIX THEY ARE UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2017 Cadillac Xts.
Safety recalls
2017 Cadillac Xts recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2017 Cadillac Xts. With zero recalls, buyers should still check for any outstanding safety campaigns at nhtsa.gov/recalls as a precaution. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2017 Cadillac Xts buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2017 Cadillac Xts reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 24 owner complaints, 1 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2017 XTS may be worth considering if you find a well-maintained example, but the electrical complaint count is notable. Given the low confidence level, proceed with caution and a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac Xts?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (10 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (8 complaints). #3: Suspension Failures (3 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2017 Cadillac Xts?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2017 Cadillac Xts?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2017 Cadillac Xts, NHTSA complaints include 1 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 24 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2017 Cadillac Xts have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2017 Cadillac Xts in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2017 Cadillac Xts?▾
The 2017 XTS may be worth considering if you find a well-maintained example, but the electrical complaint count is notable. Given the low confidence level, proceed with caution and a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Electrical faults are the top complaint, which can lead to costly repairs and inconvenience. With no recalls, buyers must rely on service history to gauge reliability. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Xts reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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