Cadillac SRX complaints by model year
3,262 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 168 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 442 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 | 390 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | 393 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| 2012 | 416 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011 | 446 | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 | 474 | 21 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 47 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 68 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 2005 | 122 | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 | 216 | 16 | 2 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2008–2019. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 225 | 198 | 233 | 217 | 266 | 302 | 98 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 7 | 1 | 69 | 40 | 32 | 52 | 39 | 44 | 15 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 1 | 47 | 62 | 41 | 16 | 19 | 29 | 16 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 1 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 42 | 23 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 4 | 46 | 36 | 11 | 31 | 21 | 18 | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 | 24 | 40 | 45 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 4 | 52 | 25 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Cadillac SRX recalls (24)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one SRX model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V329000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bag Inflator May Rupture | 2015, 2016 | — |
| 21V473000 | Jun 24, 2021 | Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate | 2010–2016 | 73.7% |
| 14V804000 | Dec 19, 2014 | Seat Track Bracket Rattle | 2015 | 99.2% |
| 14V571000 | Sep 19, 2014 | Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link | 2010–2015 | 94.1% |
| 14V447000 | Jul 23, 2014 | Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out | 2010, 2011, 2012 | 75.5% |
| 14V394000 | Jul 2, 2014 | Ignition Switch may Turn Off | 2004, 2005, 2006 | 64.8% |
| 14V212000 | Apr 25, 2014 | Transmission Software may cause Acceleration Lag | 2013 | 97.9% |
| 13V202000 | May 16, 2013 | Lug Nuts may Loosen allowing Wheel Separation | 2013 | — |
| 13V097000 | Mar 15, 2013 | Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102 | 2013 | — |
| 11V595000 | Dec 20, 2011 | TRANSMISSION SHIFT/FMVSS 114 | 2010, 2011 | — |
| 11V308000 | Jun 3, 2011 | PASSENGER AIR BAG | 2011 | — |
| 11V149000 | Mar 4, 2011 | SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE | 2011 | — |
| 10V623000 | Dec 15, 2010 | SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR | 2011 | — |
| 10V450000 | Sep 30, 2010 | POWER STEERING PRESSURE LINE | 2010 | — |
| 10V223000 | May 25, 2010 | ENGINE DAMAGE/OTHER THAN REQUIRED HIGH OCTANE FUEL | 2010 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2014 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2013 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2012 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Cadillac SRX FAQ
How many recalls has the Cadillac SRX had?
NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns that cover at least one Cadillac SRX model year from 2004 to 2019. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Cadillac SRX year has the most complaints?
Among the last 14 model years with settled counts, the 2010 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (474) and the 2019 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Cadillac SRX problems?
Across the 2008–2019 model years, owners most often name the exterior lighting, electrical system, suspension in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Cadillac SRX get?
EPA rates the 2016 Cadillac SRX at 18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.