2013 Cadillac XTS electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 41 complaints for the 2013 Cadillac XTS, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 cadillac xts. While driving 10 MPH, the contact noticed an abnormal odor and observed smoke coming from the dashboard. The contact was alerted by another driver that there were flames underneath the vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. A police report was filed. The contact had to go to the hospital due to smoke inhalation. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
Intermittently my electronic panel will shut down and no electronic functions will operate. Typically they will return power in about an hour or less. There has been a time in the last 15 days that the power did not return and I had to have the car towed to the dealership. Turns out that resulted in a fuse replacement for $125.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac XTS
- Suspension 25 complaints
Electrical system problems in other years
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