2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escalade Hybrid years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Escalade Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 47,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 cadillac escalade hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went over a bump in the roadway and loss power steering functionality without warning. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated…
Tl*the contact owns a 2012 cadillac escalade hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, all the warning light in the instrument panel illuminated as the brake pedal sank into the floor board and failed to stop the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to the…
Other Cadillac Escalade Hybrid years
← 2011 Escalade Hybrid · 2013 Escalade Hybrid →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Escalade Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 Escalade Hybrid | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 Escalade Hybrid | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escalade Hybrid model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.