Audi A3 vs Cadillac Escalade
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Audi A3 | Cadillac Escalade |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 945 | 2,305 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2025 | 1999–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Crashes reported | 33 | 134 |
| Fires reported | 9 | 78 |
| Injuries reported | 22 | 109 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 3 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.8% | 14.1% |
Audi A3 by year
What breaks
Airbags
339
35.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
126
13.3%
Fuel & Propulsion
115
12.2%
Electrical System
86
9.1%
Engine & Cooling
75
7.9%
Other & Unspecified
39
4.1%
Lights
30
3.2%
Seat Belts
20
2.1%
Cadillac Escalade by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
513
22.3%
Airbags
328
14.2%
Electrical System
273
11.8%
Brakes
183
7.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
175
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
111
4.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
100
4.3%
Suspension
73
3.2%