2009 Cadillac Escalade | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

11 -12 City / 14 -19 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

403

Seats

5 -8

Positive Owner Reviews

Robert S

A cool thing about the Cadillac is that locking the doors with the lock button on the door honks the horn and delays locking until the door is actually closed, so you don't lock your keys in.

Most of all, I love my Cadillac Escalade for its bold styling and lines. I love the roomy interior and the seats are some of the best I've ever had in a car. Also, even with mine being an older model, I get pretty good gas mileage.

Rhonda D

My favorite feature is the blind spot indicator!! A little indicator light comes on, on the outside mirrors. It is so helpful.

I love my suv, I feel safe driving it. It is very comfortable and roomy on the inside. I love everything about it!

Chevy J

The most important thing to know about my truck is that it takes a lot of gas.

I love that it has a lot of room for my friends and job. It was a great deal on the price and it's easy to keep clean.

Sean C

The most important thing that one should know is that it is mostly reliable.

I like that it is very quiet and it has a lot of features. The cargo area in the back is also very nice. I dislike the uncomfortable seating of the escalade.

Brianne C

This car is 9 years old and still has the get up and go of a brand new car and you feel like you are riding in luxury during your trip.

I love the exterior look of my year and model of Escalade. It doesn't look boxy like some of the older and newer models. The interior has so many luxurious features like seat warmer/coolers, sunroof, Bug screen for the radio/ front tv.

Isabelle T

Smooth ride luxury big enough for big family.

I am good we have fix the struts and brakes but suspenses issues be fixed already I love my truck no problems whatsoever.

Nicte L

Luxurious and Comfortable

I absolutely love my Cadillac Escalade! It's wonderful for traveling because the ride is so smooth and it's very spacious. I feel so safe in this car and have never had any mechanical issues with it. I love it so much that when I do get a new car, I will probably get the same one, just a newer model.

Isis W

Cadillac Escalade is a great family vehicle

I love this car, it is a luxury vehicle. It's a great family car and makes traveling easy. The only complaints would be the gas mileage because this car eats up gas and has to have the oil filled more often than normal. The car has great heating and AC systems though!

Negative Owner Reviews

Erin T

A 9 year old escalade has more "bells and whistles" than brand new vehicles.

The escalade is an incredibly comfortable vehicle. The seats are some of the most comfortable and luxurious I have ever sat in. For the most part the 9 year old vehicle has not had any major problems but because it is a "luxury vehicle" when small issues arise they generally cost much more to fix than your average vehicle repair.

Susan S

On the road of luxury - plenty of room for hauling large grocery purchases.

My car is comfortable, drives smoothly provides plenty of room for passengers and grocery trips to Walmart. The interior of the vehicle is luxurious and projects quality in a vehicle. It provides many of the luxury items like heated seats and windows. However, repair costs run rather high end and gas mileage is extremely low with maybe 9 miles to the gallon. The vehicle is a flex fuel however, I have been unsuccessful in being able to locate a location in my area for purchasing the ethanol flex fuel.

Cadillac Escalade Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

AWD 4dr

403 HP 14 MPG 5 Seats

Base

403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats

Platinum Edition

403 HP 14 MPG 7-8 Seats

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2009 Cadillac Escalade Owner Reviews

4.68

22 Reviews

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4 stars

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3 stars

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Sara C on March 24, 2021

Awesome SUV with tons of space and power.

The power is awesome! So comfortable and spacious. I love my vehicle and would recommend it to anyone. Does not get the best gas mileage because of the size though. Great power to tow a trailer also. It also has great screens for DVDs for traveling. Also has an awesome backup camera, navigation and Bluetooth.

Audrey S on March 15, 2021

One of the best decisions we ever made.

I personally haven't had any problems with our Cadillac. It has been the best purchase we have ever made. I wouldn't want anything else. My husband is 6'5 so it's hard to find something that he is comfortable in. He can have the seat all the way back and our daughter still has room in the back and isn't squished.

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Pros from Owners

Danielle R.

The pros would have to be the how easy it is to use. I have four kids and it allows me to open the trunk with a touch of a button. I can start it and cool it down or warm it up before we even get it. The fact that the DVD player entertains the kids. Overall, just easy on parents.

Velma R.

I like that it has automatic bright lights, it is nice because sometimes you forget you have them on. I love the heated and cooled seats. They are so nice in the winter and summer. Heated steering wheel, love this in the winter. It has dimming rear view mirror and side mirrors. I have a sensitivity to bright lights, especially at night, and this is extremely helpful.

Cons from Owners

Danielle R.

Honestly, the only con would be how tough it is to get into the third row when you have a bench seat in the second row. I also with they all came with captain seats in the second row makes access to the third row easier.

Velma R.

I do not like the gas mileage. I wish this were better. However, it is a larger vehicle. It also has a larger gas tank, which is more expensive to fill up. The interior of my vehicle is tan, which I absolutely hate. It shows everything, every spill and every stain. I bought the vehicle used, so I didn't have much of a choice.

Ranks #3 Luxury Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

1

2009 Toyota Land Cruiser

5

2

2009 Lincoln Town Car

4.86

3

2009 Cadillac Escalade

4.68

Ranks #4 Luxury Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Luxury Full Size SUVs.

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Tie

2009 Lincoln Town Car

24 MPG

1

Tie

2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class

24 MPG

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2009 Cadillac Escalade

19 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Rollover

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2009 Cadillac Escalade Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs