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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2013 Cadillac XTS Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 103 total for the year
Median mileage
9,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 1% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,000 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.

“The contact owns 2013 Cadillac XTS. The contact stated that the low beams failed to function. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was found that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact also stated that the sun roof suddenly exploded. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10573402, filed 2014-03, 9,000 miles

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201714%
201517%
201311%

Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac XTS

Electrical system
41 complaints
Suspension
25 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac XTS

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.

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