Cadillac SRX: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Cadillac SRX model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 416 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 117.3 High | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2013 | 393 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 86.0 Medium | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2014 | 387 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 34.1 Low | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2015 | 442 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 34.8 Medium | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| 2016 | 168 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 148.8 High | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Across 5 model years, the 2016 Cadillac SRX carries the highest severity index (148.8, driven by exterior lighting), while the 2014 is the cleanest at 34.1.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.