2004 Cadillac Escalade Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade, 4% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the consumer stated that the 2004 Cadillac Escalade was having an electrical problem. The speedometer failed along with the rpms, the levers were misreading the information. The lights were blinking on and off and became very dim and yellowish. The bright lights were very dim also. The instruments on steering wheel were getting very warm, and they were not suppose to, specifically stated the consumer. The navigation system was having problems reading information. The vehicle has been in the repair shop. The dealership could not duplicate the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10136307, filed 2005-09, 23,000 miles“Bad lease on 2004 Cadillac Escalade customer states that the car was damaged at purchase and was not told and wants a reimbursement**cc the consumer and his wife complained of the poorly designed leather seats. The seats were frayed. The cd p layer had to be replaced because it didn't recognize the discs. The consumer also complained about the paint peeling. The driver side door mirror light was inoperative. The dealer replaced the bulb. (lawyer wrote in on behalf of complaints).”
NHTSA complaint #10194290, filed 2007-06Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac Escalade
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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