Cadillac SRX years to avoid and best years
Newer Cadillac SRX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2013 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (393 complaints). 2012 through 2013 are in that same range. From 2014 on, complaints per year fall. Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 6 (from 168 complaints), 2015 at 6 (from 442 complaints), and 2014 at 6 (from 390 complaints). On the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 201 of 393 complaints name Exterior lighting.
Data as of .
Cadillac SRX reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Cadillac SRX. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 → Fewest | 6 | 168 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 18.5 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 6 | 442 | 4 | Exterior lighting | 18.5 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 6 | 390 | 2 | Exterior lighting | 18.5 |
| 2013 → Most | 15 | 393 | 5 | Exterior lighting | 18.5 |
| 2012 → | 11 | 416 | 3 | Exterior lighting | 18.5 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- dexos1 SAE 5W-30 (0W-30 allowed below −29 °C / −20 °F) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 235/65R18, 235/55R20 (trim dependent)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 14V-571 covers certain 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles (and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X in the same campaign). The jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause sway or wander at highway speeds and may lead to thread damage and eventual failure, which can cause an abrupt alignment change and loss of control. Remedy: dealers inspect torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts and replace parts if damaged or loose, free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 21V-473 later covers certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles for a rear suspension toe link adjuster that may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link that can separate and cause loss of vehicle control. Remedy: dealers replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable link as described in the campaign. When NHTSA lists multiple nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared.
Frequently asked questions
Which Cadillac SRX years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2016 at 6 (from 168 complaints), 2015 at 6 (from 442 complaints), and 2014 at 6 (from 390 complaints).
Which Cadillac SRX year has the most owner complaints?
2013 has the most complaints per year, at 15 (393 complaints). 2012 through 2013 are in that same range. On the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 201 of 393 complaints name Exterior lighting.
How do Cadillac SRX owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Cadillac SRX years have fewer owner complaints per year than the older ones. From 2014 on, complaints per year fall.
What oil does a 2014 Cadillac SRX take?
The 2014 US owner's manual calls for dexos1 SAE 5W-30 (about 6.0 qt with filter); SAE 0W-30 may be used in extreme cold below −29 °C.
What generation is the 2015 Cadillac SRX?
Second generation (2012-2016) for the US years this site tracks.
What tire sizes does a Cadillac SRX use?
Common US sizes include 235/65R18 and 235/55R20 depending on trim.