2024 Cadillac XT4 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 7 XT4 years
The 2024 Cadillac XT4 has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among the model's 7 years, ranking it worst (rank 1 of 7) with a verdict of Avoid. Owners logged 31 complaints, mostly about automatic emergency braking, brakes, and electrical failures, plus 1 recall.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25.5
- 23.5 city / 28.5 hwy
Top 2024 Cadillac XT4 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (35%)
- Brakes9 (29%)
- Engine8 (26%)
- Electrical System7 (23%)
- Fuel System7 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (13%)
- Steering2 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
What owners report
- Automatic emergency braking or collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly at low speed, sometimes causing a rear-end crash.
- Instrument panel loses power and shows error messages, leaving only the speedometer working, reported around 3,000 miles.
- Vehicle suddenly loses power or stalls while driving, triggering transmission and power reduction warnings.
- Entire electrical system shuts off while decelerating to a stop, disabling the vehicle in traffic.
- Front and rear windows or windshield turn hazy or milky in sunlight, affecting visibility.
- Backup camera fails to display an image at night.
2024 Cadillac XT4 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V575000Aug 1, 2024Other22 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Cadillac XT4 and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The vehicles may have the wrong owner's manual in the glove box. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The wrong owner's manual may contain inaccurate information about vehicle functions and other safety relevant information, which could lead to improper operation of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will provide owners with the correct manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Cadillac's customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N242454040.
2024 Cadillac XT4 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23.5 MPG
- Highway
- 28.5 MPG
- Combined
- 25.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,125
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other XT4 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Cadillac XT4 reliable?
- Compared to other XT4 model years, the 2024 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall (1 of 7), earning an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Cadillac XT4?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (11 complaints, 35% share), Brakes (9 complaints, 29%), and Engine (8 complaints, 26%).
- Does the 2024 Cadillac XT4 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (24V575000) was reported August 1, 2024, covering the wrong owner's manual placed in the glove box; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2024 XT4 compare to other years?
- The 2024 XT4's Complaint Index of 100 is higher than 2019 (50), 2020 (33), 2021 (17), 2022 (0), and 2023 (67), making 2024 the worst year in the lineup; only 2025 comes close with an index of 83 and an Avoid verdict.
- What mileage do 2024 XT4 problems tend to occur at?
- The only reported median mileage at failure across problem areas is 3,000 miles, tied to Electrical System complaints.