2023 Cadillac XT4 FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDFront-Wheel Drive
City
23
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
Combined
26
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S9)
Premium
City
23
Hwy
30
Comb
26
Fuel cost: $3,150/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-3,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
341 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
11.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
9-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

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

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

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

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,590/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,437/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,243/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,386/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,609/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,602/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,226/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,664/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,506/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,566/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 26 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
12
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems12 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 12 owner complaints for the 2023 Cadillac XT4 FWD. Top reported issues include power train, advanced safety (adas) and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Power Train
4
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
4
Electrical System
2
Fuel System
2
Brakes
1
Engine
1
Speed Control
1

2023 Cadillac XT4 FWD problems by category: Power Train: 4 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 4 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 03/01/2026ODI#11721284
Started vehicle in morning and no sound from the infotainment system (even if radio screen is on). Noticed turn indicators sound no longer functioned as well as I believe auto stop function also becam…
BrakesFiled: 07/18/2025ODI#11674456
Auto Emergency Braking {AEB} applies itself without any operator input and without cause for the brakes to engage, it can happen at any time at any speed without warning and throws everyone and everyt…
Power TrainFiled: 05/31/2025ODI#11664099
Transmission fails to automatically shift into 9th gear. A GM bulletin #21-NA-181 indicates this is normal for efficiency operation, but the information indicated is false. Experiencing 9th gear is al…

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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