2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV Problems & Complaints

Average33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escalade ESV at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the Escalade ESV at the same age. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (2 complaints, typically around 118,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

5complaints
1recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems

  • Engine & cooling~118,000 miles
    240%
  • Air bags~13,000 miles
    120%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~37,000 miles
    120%
  • Brakes~115,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Cadillac Escalade ESV complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Cadillac Escalade ESV. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Escalade ESV years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2023, 2021, 2022, 2019, 2017. Compare all years →

2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV recalls (1)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.

Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006.

2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
6.0L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 16 / 13

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Escalade ESV rates average: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Escalade ESV at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The engine & cooling — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the air bags (1) and transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV have?

There is 1 recall for the 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV, the most recent from December 7, 2005 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac Escalade ESV?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2021, 2022, 2019 and 2017. See the full Cadillac Escalade ESV years comparison.

At what mileage do 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 37,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.