Cadillac SRX Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 375 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Cadillac SRX across 13 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (69). The words owners use most often: “low beam” (7% of reports).
- 375electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $2,000typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Low beam: mentioned in 25 of 375 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the Cadillac SRX at $2,000, and half of them between $1,900 and $2,450.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2014–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 244 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 375 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 10 an injury.
Cadillac SRX electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 15 | 9% | 36,797 |
| 2015 SRX | 44 | 10% | 51,000 |
| 2014 SRX | 39 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2013 SRX | 52 | 13% | 55,000 |
| 2012 SRX | 32 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2011 SRX | 40 | 9% | 62,765 |
| 2010 SRX | 69 | 15% | 54,000 |
| 2009 SRX | 1 | 4% | 88,126 |
| 2008 SRX | 7 | 15% | 70,000 |
| 2007 SRX | 7 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 2006 SRX | 11 | 16% | 60,700 |
| 2005 SRX | 22 | 18% | 84,000 |
| 2004 SRX | 36 | 17% | 67,644 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Electrical system:ignition
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
Electrical system:software; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Model years: 2013
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
Risk: If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2013. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. Buick owners may call 1-866-694-6546.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle was purchased approximately one month before this incident and was represented as inspected. While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly exploded near the exhaust area. The engine then began smoking and caught fire. The brakes did not work, and the doors…
The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the headlight wiring harness for the low beam headlights produced a burning odor. The contact believed that the burning odor was coming from loose terminal connections, which caused the terminals to overheat…
When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of…
Transmission cable and roll away not right gear
there was a sunroof recall on my year of vehicle, with this being a used vehicle the previous owners did not know about the sunroof recall and this is why they sold the vehicle not knowing the issues it caused, so I purchased this vehicle wanting it to be my forever vehicle and still do, i am…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac SRXs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 375 owner complaints about electrical system for the Cadillac SRX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Cadillac SRX electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the Cadillac SRX?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,900 and $2,450), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Cadillac SRX?
The most frequent phrase is “low beam”, in 25 of 375 complaints.
Other Cadillac SRX problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,562)
- Suspension problems (259)
- Power Train problems (249)
- Engine problems (185)
- Service Brakes problems (172)
- Steering problems (129)
- Structure problems (122)
- Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems (112)
See all Cadillac SRX problems.