2017 Cadillac XTS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XTS years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Cadillac XTS. That ranks 3rd out of 7 XTS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 43,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Cadillac XTS 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 | 10 | 42% | 43,250 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 33% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 13% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 50 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 4,900 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Cadillac XTS recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Cadillac XTS.
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
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In 2019, GM released service bulletin 18-NA-358 that confirms the company's knowledge of of defective parts in transmissions. I have a 2017 Cadillac XTS experiencing these symptoms and GM should be responsible for parts failing due to metal shavings. This needs to be a recall. The transmissions are…
The contact owns a 2017 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck, and the vehicle accelerated excessively. The…
Numerous problems for a year have been: engine dies while driving, car totally dead with new battery, display partially black randomly or totally black along with radio display black, park assist is turned off. Headlights turn off and on by themselves; The latest is driving up a hill @ 25 mph, the…
Rear suspension not holding air. Rear suspension went flat while driving in highway. Had to pull over due to sudden rough ride
The major component of this car is the cue screen. The cue screen is connected to the ability to defrost and cooling/heating system in the vehicle. Currently, the cue screen is frozen and the operations of varies systems are at a halt. This is a safety issues. Currently due to leather seats unable…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Cadillac XTS?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Cadillac XTS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XTS model years, the 2017 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.