repaired · 2015 Q4
Seats
Risk. A seat that does not stay secured increases the risk of occupant injury in a vehicle crash.
2014 Cadillac ELRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2014 Cadillac ELR, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-446 the manufacturer reports only 95% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Cadillac ELR has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Electrical system
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Wheels
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
1Visibility/wiper
1Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2014 Cadillac ELR recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. If the driver is not alerted to an ESC malfunction they may continue driving with a disabled ESC system which may result in loss of directional control,…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other ELR year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ELR median. How we score
'14'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Cadillac ELR safety ratings
2014 Cadillac ELR 2 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What ELR owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle lost all power while driving; this has occurred four times between August 2024 and November 2024. Without warning, the vehicle loses power, including brakes, steering, lights, warning flashers, doors, etc., all power goes away. This has occurred three times during the day and once at…
Loss of power and control: Twice over the past two months, the vehicle has died and lost all power and control functions while in motion. The first episode was while my spouse was driving during the day at about 30 MPH. She reports the vehicle made a loud "pop," and then all power to the vehicle,…
SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND ATTEMPTING TO TURN IT OFF BY HITTING THE POWER BUTTON, YIELDS A WARNING ON THE DIC SAYING "ACTION REQUIRED: SHIFT TO PARK", DESPITE THE SHIFT SELECTOR ALREADY BEING IN PARK. THIS PREVENTS THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED OFF. REQUIRES MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE…
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