Cadillac ELR
The 2016 Cadillac ELR presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its airbag system and a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2015 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2014 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
Model year reports
2016
NewestThe 2016 Cadillac ELR presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its airbag system and a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins.
2015
The 2015 Cadillac ELR presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2014
The 2014 Cadillac ELR presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant electrical system failures, including total power loss while driving.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Cadillac ELR?
Carfocal currently has 3 published ELR reports, covering 2014 through 2016. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2016 Cadillac ELR presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its airbag system and a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016.
Is the Cadillac ELR reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Cadillac ELR. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2016 cadillac elr presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to documented issues with its airbag system and a high volume of technical service bulletins. and the 2016 cadillac elr's value proposition is significantly impacted by its below-average reliability and the critical issue of unavailable airbag parts. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Cadillac ELR?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2014 through 2016.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
- 3
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints