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Cadillac Srx problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Srx from 2004 to 2019: 3,262 owner complaints and 43 recalls across 14 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (474), 2011 (446), 2015 (442). Best fuel economy: 21 mpg combined (2010).

Cadillac Srx
Photo: Navigator84 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Exterior lights1562
Electrical375
Other / unknown258
Suspension258
Transmission & drivetrain249
Engine185
Brakes172
Steering129

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
2004721617
2005312217
200636817
200715217
200804717
200902718
2010647421
2011744620
2012341619
2013539319
2014239019
2015444219
2016216819
201901–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Cadillac Srx?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (474), 2011 (446), 2015 (442).

How many recalls has the Cadillac Srx had?

Across 2004–2019, NHTSA lists 43 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).