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 | 2,367 | 5,291 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2026 | 2012–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Best model year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 135 | 660 |
| Fires reported | 78 | 94 |
| Injuries reported | 110 | 207 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 35 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 13.8% | 18.8% |
Cadillac Escalade by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
549
23.2%
Airbags
328
13.9%
Electrical System
278
11.7%
Brakes
184
7.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
180
7.6%
Other & Unspecified
116
4.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
105
4.4%
Suspension
74
3.1%
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
864
16.3%
Suspension
731
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
673
12.7%
Steering
345
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
209
4.0%
Lights
195
3.7%