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2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV Engine Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
123,633miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,633 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611100%
2025857%
20241464%
20236571%
20224477%
20215473%
20201464%
20192059%
2018960%
20171026%
2015225%
2009233%
200816%
2007821%
2006120%
200517%
2003217%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV

Electrical system
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology