Cadillac SRX Problems by Year
NHTSA has 3,263 owner complaints and 24 safety recalls on file for the Cadillac SRX, across 14 model years (2004–2019). The 2010 model year has the most complaints (474). The most reported problem area overall is exterior lighting.
Cadillac SRX years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical SRX year: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2010 SRX: 474 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2011 SRX: 447 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2015 SRX: 442 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2019 SRX: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2009 SRX: 27 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 SRX: 47 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Cadillac SRX problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | 1,562 | 12 | 26 |
| Electrical System problems | 375 | 13 | 9 |
| Suspension problems | 259 | 11 | 28 |
| Power Train problems | 249 | 13 | 17 |
| Engine problems | 185 | 13 | 6 |
| Service Brakes problems | 172 | 14 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 129 | 13 | 15 |
| Structure problems | 122 | 13 | 20 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 112 | 12 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper problems | 108 | 11 | 0 |
| Air Bags problems | 104 | 13 | 54 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 103 | 14 | 16 |
| Visibility | 59 | 12 | 1 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | 8 | 1 |
| Wheels | 46 | 11 | 10 |
| Seats | 38 | 12 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 9 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30 | 10 | 4 |
| Traction Control System | 25 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 7 | 10 |
| Tires | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| Equipment | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Cadillac SRX problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2016: exterior lighting (98)
- 2015: exterior lighting (302)
- 2014: exterior lighting (266)
- 2013: exterior lighting (217) · electrical system (52)
- 2012: exterior lighting (233)
- 2011: exterior lighting (198) · suspension (63)
- 2010: exterior lighting (225) · electrical system (69) · engine (52)
All Cadillac SRX model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 SRX | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 SRX | 168 | 2 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 SRX | 442 | 4 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 SRX | 390 | 2 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 SRX | 393 | 5 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 SRX | 416 | 3 | 5★ | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 SRX | 447 | 7 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2010 SRX | 474 | 6 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 SRX | 27 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 SRX | 47 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 SRX | 52 | 1 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 SRX | 68 | 3 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 SRX | 122 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 SRX | 216 | 7 | — | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac SRX years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2010 (474), 2011 (447), 2012 (416), 2013 (393), 2014 (390), 2015 (442) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical SRX year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Cadillac SRX?
Exterior Lighting, with 1,562 complaints across 12 model years.
How many recalls does the Cadillac SRX have?
24 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.