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#BS-2016-CADELR-3E722016 Cadillac ElrProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 6 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
4 owners reported airbags issues.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Airbags (4 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2016 Cadillac Elr: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 67% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Elr, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger Issues
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Elr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seats Issues
Seats complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Cadillac Elr, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Cadillac Elr. Recent trend: decreasing.
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2016 Cadillac Elr NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
Not ratedFrom NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Cadillac Elr is the 2014 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2016 Cadillac Elr vs. Class Average (Subcompact Cars)
This vehicle
6
Class avg
44
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical subcompact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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