2002 Cadillac Escalade electrical system problems
The 2002 Cadillac Escalade has 26 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
26
Electrical System complaints
16%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CADILLAC ESCALADE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE DROPPED A PENNY INTO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER, WHICH CREATED A THERMAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. ”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2002 Cadillac Escalade have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2002 Cadillac Escalade electrical system — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.