2022 Cadillac Escalade 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
City
20
MPG
Highway
26
MPG
Combined
22
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
26
Comb
22
Fuel cost: $3,850/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,850

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-7,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
462 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.2 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,061/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,062/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,651/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,820/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,083/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,075/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,812/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,149/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,962/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,033/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 22 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Cadillac Escalade SUV 2WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability21.2%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
67
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems67 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 67 owner complaints for the 2022 Cadillac Escalade 4WD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
61
Power Train
10
Fuel System
6
Electrical System
6
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Structure
1
Steering
1
Brakes
1

2022 Cadillac Escalade 4WD problems by category: Engine: 61 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Fuel System: 6 complaints, Electrical System: 6 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
7
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 04/01/2026ODI#11728563
While driving my 2021 Cadillac Escalade on an interstate highway at approximately 70 mph with my family, including two minor children, the vehicle suddenly and without warning lost propulsion, shut of…
EngineFiled: 05/14/2025ODI#11660922
I brought my Cadillac escalade in on two different instances where it stopped on me. One time it completely died, the other time it stopped and turn off, then needed to be restarted, with multiple in…
Power TrainFiled: 04/30/2024ODI#11586035
While operating my vehicle at speeds exceeding 70 mph in the leftmost lane of [XXX] , the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into neutral. Despite attempts to manually select a driving gear, the transmissio…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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