Cadillac Escalade vs Tesla Model S
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 | Cadillac Escalade | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 2,305 | 5,283 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2026 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 134 | 659 |
| Fires reported | 78 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 109 | 207 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 14.1% | 18.8% |
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%
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
863
16.3%
Suspension
730
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
672
12.7%
Steering
344
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
208
3.9%
Lights
195
3.7%