Cadillac SRX Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability

Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.

14
Total Recalls
1988
Total Complaints
94
Total Crashes
87
Reported Injuries
3
Reported Deaths
2010
Worst Year
2009
Best Year
0
Poor
Overall Reliability Score (0–100)

Own a Cadillac SRX? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.

Cadillac SRX — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison

YearVerdictRecallsComplaintsCrashesInjuriesDeathsTop Issue
2016Good185543Exterior LightingFull report →
2015Avoid24355Exterior LightingFull report →
2014Avoid224157Exterior LightingFull report →
2013Avoid324267Exterior LightingFull report →
2012Avoid249188Exterior LightingFull report →
2011Avoid127278Exterior LightingFull report →
2010WorstAvoid13232014Exterior LightingFull report →
2009BestExcellent161Power TrainFull report →
2008Excellent27Power TrainFull report →
2007Excellent291Air BagsFull report →
2006Good14047EngineFull report →
2005Good264417EngineFull report →
2004Caution517499Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Full report →

13 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.

Most Common Cadillac SRX Problems

Exterior Lighting
740
Electrical System
188
Power Train
122
Suspension
122
Unknown Or Other
120
Engine
92
Service Brakes
89
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
63
Structure
61
Vehicle Speed Control
56
Steering
55
Visibility/Wiper
47

Based on 1,988 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.

SRX Years to Avoid

2010 SRX
323 complaints · 1 recalls · 20 crashes
Details →
2011 SRX
272 complaints · 1 recalls · 7 crashes
Details →
2012 SRX
249 complaints · 0 recalls · 18 crashes
Details →

Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, crashes, injuries, and deaths.

Best SRX Years to Buy

2009 SRX
16 complaints · 0 recalls
Details →

Years with fewest complaints and recalls.

Cadillac SRX Problems by Year

Select a year to see detailed complaints, recall notices, and safety incident data.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cadillac SRX Reliability

What year SRX has the most problems?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2010 Cadillac SRX had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 323 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2010 report for specific defects.

Is the Cadillac SRX reliable?

The Cadillac SRX has accumulated 1,988 owner-filed complaints and 14 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 3 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2009 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used SRX.

What are the most common SRX problems?

The most frequently cited problem areas are: Exterior Lighting (740 reports), Electrical System (188 reports), Power Train (122 reports), Suspension (122 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.

How do I check if my SRX has an open recall?

Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

Check a Specific Cadillac SRX VIN

Model-level data shows what can go wrong. A VIN-specific report shows what has gone wrong with a particular vehicle — including auction history, odometer discrepancies, open recalls, accident records, and 30+ intelligence signals.

Run a Free Cadillac SRX VIN Report →

No account required · Instant results · Updated daily