Audi Q5 E vs Cadillac Fleetwood
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 Q5 E | Cadillac Fleetwood |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 107 | 265 |
| Model years covered | 2020–2025 | 1972–1998 |
| Worst model year | 2021 | 1993 |
| Best model year | 2023 | 1995 |
| Crashes reported | 1 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 14 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 22 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6.5% | 26% |
Audi Q5 E by year
What breaks
Electrical System
25
23.4%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
21
19.6%
Engine & Cooling
11
10.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
9
8.4%
Brakes
8
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
8
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
8
7.5%
Suspension
4
3.7%
Cadillac Fleetwood by year
What breaks
Brakes
48
18.1%
Engine & Cooling
30
11.3%
Electrical System
24
9.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
19
7.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
6.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
15
5.7%
Steering
14
5.3%
Body & Structure
14
5.3%