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2017 Cadillac

XT5

Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Cadillac XT5: best and worst years
2017 Cadillac XT5 (photo 1 of 2)
PhotoDinkun ChenCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
310
Power to weight
0.078 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.20
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,850EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
395 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
18.9 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 3.1 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
190 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,999 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
117
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER15%
  • POWER TRAIN13%
  • ENGINE12%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • STEERING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 179 total.

Cadillac XT5: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.