Cadillac Escalade NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Cadillac Escalade an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 3 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Cadillac Escalade at 4 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 3 ★ rollover.
Cadillac Escalade Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 43 |
| 2024 | 2024 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 43 |
| 2023 | 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 124 |
| 2023 | 2023 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 124 |
| 2022 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 72 |
| 2022 | 2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 4 | 72 |
| 2021 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 12 | 77 |
| 2021 | 2021 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 12 | 77 |
| 2018 | 2018 Cadillac Escalade SUV AWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 21 |
| 2017 | 2017 Cadillac Escalade SUV RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 87 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Cadillac Escalade Safety FAQ
Is the Cadillac Escalade a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Cadillac Escalade an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Cadillac Escalade?
The Cadillac Escalade scores 3 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 21.9%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Cadillac Escalade have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Cadillac Escalade as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.