Cadillac SRX Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Cadillac SRX model year (2004–2016) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Cadillac SRX Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 323 complaints
14 reported injuries
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 360
3 recalls · 272 complaints
8 reported injuries
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 297
2 recalls · 246 complaints
13 reported injuries
Top issue: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 278
Best Cadillac SRX Years to Buy
0 recalls · 16 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 18
0 recalls · 27 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 27
1 recall · 29 complaints
Main area: AIR BAGS
Problem score: 32
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Cadillac SRX — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 111 | Good |
| 2015 | 1 | 245 | 7 | — | 262 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 0 | 227 | 7 | — | 241 | Avoid |
| 2013 | 2 | 246 | 13 | — | 278 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 0 | 249 | 8 | — | 265 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 3 | 272 | 8 | — | 297 | Avoid |
| 2010 | 3 | 323 | 14 | — | 360 | Avoid |
| 2009 | 0 | 16 | 1 | — | 18 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 27 | — | — | 27 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 1 | 29 | — | — | 32 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 40 | 7 | — | 57 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 64 | 17 | — | 101 | Good |
| 2004 | 4 | 174 | 9 | — | 204 | Caution |
All 13 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Cadillac SRX Shopping Guide by Era
2013–2017
Best: 2016Mid-decade SRX units are entering high-mileage territory. Inspect carefully for powertrain wear and verify recall completion status. The 2016 shows the lowest problem count for this era.
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder SRX models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year SRX should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2010 Cadillac SRX if possible. It has 3 recalls, 323 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 360 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year SRX to buy?+
The 2009 Cadillac SRX is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 18. It has only 0 recalls and 16 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which SRX has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2008, 2007 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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