Review overview
Pro
- Transmission Problem
- Brake Problem
- Electrical Problem
Con
- Cadillac makes a lot of denials when confronted by negative feedbacks
Lemonability Conclusion
8.5The well-anticipated luxury vehicle, 2020 Cadillac XTS, came out rather disappointing. We at least expected the automakers to fix yearly recurring issues. If you are fed up and can't keep up, leave it to a lemon law attorney to handle.
What is Lemonability?
“Lemonability is a rating we assign to each car, based on the eligibility for compensation via the lemon law. The more car problems reported by owners over time, the higher the rating.”
Cadillac is well known for its luxury lines of vehicles, and the 2020 XTS is meant to be another masterpiece, but it seems otherwise. Rather, the automakers are yet to find solutions to some recurring problems from previous models. Drivers have expressed their displeasure in great numbers, and we will unravel the vehicle’s problems.
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM
The 2020 Cadillac XTS has well-known transmission problems, and if you followed the model over the years, it wouldn’t hit you as a surprise. Drivers report slipping of the gears, violent shudders, outright failure, and other inconsistencies with the transmission. Some also report visible jerking and grinding noises when in transmission.
The complaints have persisted in previous models, and Cadillac still hasn’t found a solution.
BRAKE PROBLEM
You’d expect a luxury vehicle like the Cadillac to have a reference for occupant’s safety, but the reverse is the case. There are several complaints about the brake pedal and auto braking system of the vehicle. Some drivers reportedly hear visible noise when they depress or release the brake pedal.
The auto-braking system is also quite prone to failure, so it seems the car has no safety braking system.
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
Electrical faults have always been a big issue for the Cadillac XTS model. The 2020 release is not any better as it brings on its problems. The Infotainment system, otherwise known as Cadillac User Experience, is faulty and prone to errors. You may experience occasional ceases and screen freeze.
The electrical system of the whole vehicle has a high probability of failure in high temperatures, so you should avoid parking in hot spots.
