Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2004.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 SRX | 169 | 2 |
| 2015 SRX | 443 | 4 |
| 2014 SRX | 390 | 2 |
| 2013 SRX | 393 | 5 |
| 2012 SRX | 417 | 3 |
| 2011 SRX | 447 | 7 |
| 2010 SRX | 474 | 6 |
| 2009 SRX | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 SRX | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 SRX | 52 | 1 |
| 2006 SRX | 68 | 3 |
| 2005 SRX | 122 | 3 |
| 2004 SRX | 216 | 7 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Exterior lighting1,562
- Electrical system376
- Suspension260
- Unknown or other258
- Power train249
- Engine186
- Service brakes173
- Steering129
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 272 SRX vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 133 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 | 13 |
| 2015 | 31 | 18 |
| 2014 | 32 | 15 |
| 2013 | 35 | 19 |
| 2012 | 42 | 10 |
| 2011 | 41 | 16 |
| 2010 | 19 | 12 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 | 4 |
| 2006 | 12 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 | 4 |
| 2004 | 11 | 8 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 6 model-year variants; 5 of 5 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.9 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 16.4 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | — | 16.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 13 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 11.4–13.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| 2015 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.2 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| 2014 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| 2013 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| 2012 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 14.3 | 9.8 | 12.3 |
| 2011 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.3 | 9.5 | 11.6 |
| 2010 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 9.5 | 11.4 |
| 2009 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 15.7 | 10.4 | 13.3 |
| 2008 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| 2007 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 10.5 | 13.5 |
| 2006 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.2 | 10.7 | 13.7 |
| 2005 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.0 | 10.9 | 13.7 |
| 2004 | SRX · Sport utility vehicle · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.0 | 13.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
11 SRX cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In Finland
52 SRX cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 98% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 194,000 km |
| 2007 | 10 | 213,000 km |
| 2006 | 11 | 203,000 km |
| 2005 | 13 | 192,000 km |
| 2004 | 8 | 223,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
19 SRX cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 11 | 5 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 7 | 5 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
307 new Cadillac SRX cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 185 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1 | 186 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 14 | — |
| 2015 | 66 | — |
| 2014 | 36 | — |
| 2013 | 35 | — |
| 2012 | 17 | — |
| 2011 | 41 | — |
| 2010 | 96 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the SRX in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Defective calibration of the transmission control unit means that acceleration can be delayed by up to four seconds in certain driving modes. If this should occur in a "stop and go" situation for example, it could lead to a road accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
24 campaigns cover the SRX; the latest 12 are below.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, XTS, 2015-2016 Cadillac ATS, CTS, and SRX vehicles. The front-driver air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured November 11, 2014, to December 3, 2014. The front driver's seat may have been built with an incorrect seat track bracket. Drivers' seats with this condition may not be properly attached to the seat track.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, THEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIRBAGS ARE PROGRAMMED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE ROOF-RAIL AIRBAG IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM DETERMINES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED.
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA recalls