Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD

20022013 · 8 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
13
Best
14

The Cadillac Escalade Ext AWD has been tested by the EPA across 8 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2013. Over this period, the Escalade Ext AWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 14 MPG, with an overall average of 13 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

2013
14
2012
14
2011
14
2006
13
2005
13
2004
13
2003
13
2002
12

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Escalade Ext 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 Ext 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 EXT (from 2002 -2006; for 2007 on see 481), Cadillac Escalade EXT (from 2007 on; see 480 for 2002-2006), Cadillac Escalade/ESV (from 2004 on; see 431 for 2003 only) grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
444
Total Deaths
201

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.7%
Fire Occurrence
4.7%
Speeding Involved
16.2%
DUI Involved
22.3%
Primary Impact Zone

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

83%
Front
11%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes40
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2022
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
30
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2021
Fatal Crashes41
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.49
2020
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.45
2019
Fatal Crashes49
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.35
2018
Fatal Crashes45
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.51
2017
Fatal Crashes38
Fatalities
14
Deaths/Crash
0.37
2016
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2015
Fatal Crashes47
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2014
Fatal Crashes40
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.38

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2013
3
2012
1
2011
6
2006
2
2005
1
2003
4
2002
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory