2014 Cadillac ELR: common problems and reliability

The 2014 Cadillac ELR has 17 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and fuel/propulsion system. Owners most often flag numerous electrical/electronic component failures — includes dead touchscreen/digitizer, failed tail lights (multiple instances), faulty windshield wiper motor, failed windshield washer pump, seat motor/haptic feedback failures, and turn signal audio failure. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2014 model year

17
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
6
fuel/propulsion system
2
power train
2
service brakes
2
forward collision avoidance
1

Recalls affecting the 2014 ELR

electronic stability control (esc)

Campaign 14V144000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Cadillac ELR vehicles not equipped with adaptive cruise control and manufactured September 26, 2013, through February 14, 2014, and equipped without adaptive c…

seats

Campaign 14V446000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Buick Encore and Cadillac ATS; 2014 Cadillac CTS, ELR, Chevrolet Caprice and SS vehicles; and 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks. Due to …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided, with a clear distinction between owners who have experienced significant reliability problems and those who have not. Positive feedback centers on the vehicle's distinctive and attractive coupe design, which receives frequent comp

  • Numerous electrical/electronic component failures — includes dead touchscreen/digitizer, failed tail lights (multiple instances), faulty windshield wiper motor, failed windshield washer pump, seat motor/haptic feedback failures, and turn signal audio failure. Frequency: very frequent.
  • High-voltage battery degradation/failure — slow degradation reducing range; complete cell failure requiring major repair or replacement, particularly in older/higher-mileage examples. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Parts scarcity/discontinuation — many body panels, lighting units, and model-specific components (e.g., wiring harnesses) are discontinued by GM and extremely difficult to find from salvage, making collision repair and some maintenance a major challenge. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Intermittent propulsion system errors — engine "not available" messages, "reduced propulsion" warnings, and related error codes that often require manual clearing; suspected cause is poor electrical connections. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Infotainment system failure — complete screen failure requiring replacement, noted as a common issue on Cadillacs of this era. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the ELR.

Typical used price

Used ELR listings typically run $13,131–$17,087 across 2014 to 2016 model years.

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