Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD

20032014 · 8 configurations

Lowest
13
Average
14
Best
14

The Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD has been tested by the EPA across 8 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2014. Over this period, the Escalade ESV AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 13 MPG to 14 MPG, with an overall average of 14 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2014
14
2013
14
2012
14
2011
14
2006
13
2005
13
2004
13
2003
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Escalade ESV AWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Cadillac Cadillac Escalade ESV, Cadillac Escalade/ESV (from 2004 on; see 431 for 2003 only) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
333
Total Deaths
138

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.1%
Fire Occurrence
3.6%
Speeding Involved
17.4%
DUI Involved
22.2%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

85%
Front
8%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.36
2022
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2021
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2020
Fatal Crashes33
Fatalities
16
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2019
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
13
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2018
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.59
2017
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
10
Deaths/Crash
0.27
2016
Fatal Crashes34
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.32
2015
Fatal Crashes26
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.31
2014
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.30

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2013
3
2012
1
2011
6
2006
2
2005
1
2003
6
Critical
Moderate
Advisory