Cadillac SRX years to avoid (and the best years)
2,729 NHTSA owner complaints and 14 recalls across 7 model years, 2010 to 2016. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 2,729complaints
- 14recalls
- 124reported crashes
- 21reported fires
- 125reported injuries
- 5reported deaths
Which Cadillac SRX years should you avoid?
No Cadillac SRX model year stands out from the others in NHTSA owner complaints. The typical Cadillac SRX year has 416 complaints on file.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 168 | 0.4× | 2 | 11 | 10 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2015 | 442 | 1.1× | 4 | 12 | 11 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 | 390 | 0.9× | 2 | 16 | 7 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 | 393 | 0.9× | 5 | 15 | 21 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 | 416 | 1.0× | 3 | 32 | 32 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 | 446 | 1.1× | 7 | 17 | 21 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 | 474 | 1.1× | 6 | 21 | 23 | Some concerns to check | Exterior lighting |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 924 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Electrical & infotainment472 (51%)
- Engine & powertrain139 (15%)
- Steering, suspension & tires110 (12%)
- Structure & body69 (7%)
- Brakes60 (6%)
Recalls (14)
Airbags · 26V329000 · May 2026 · model years 2015, 2016
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Suspension · 21V473000 · Jun 2021 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 14V804000 · Dec 2014 · model year 2015
The front outboard seat bracket may become disengaged during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Suspension · 14V571000 · Sep 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 14V447000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 14V212000 · Apr 2014 · model year 2013
A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
Safety · 13V202000 · May 2013 · model year 2013
If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 13V097000 · Mar 2013 · model year 2013
If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Transmission · 11V595000 · Dec 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Airbags · 11V308000 · Jun 2011 · model year 2011
THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROTECTED AND SUFFER INJURIES IN CERTAIN FRONTAL AND SIDE CRASHES.
Body & glass · 11V149000 · Mar 2011 · model year 2011
IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Seat belts · 10V623000 · Dec 2010 · model year 2011
THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
Steering · 10V450000 · Sep 2010 · model year 2010
IF POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAYS ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Engine · 10V223000 · May 2010 · model year 2010
IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE ONSET OF THIS NOISE, A CONNECTING ROD OR PISTON MAY BREAK, RESULTING IN ENGINE DAMAGE, AND PERHAPS ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH WOULD DISABLE THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.