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Cadillac SRX 2015–2016 (2nd gen)
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- Price
- $37,605–$51,500
- MPG
- 19
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Below-average tech
How it scores for you10 scores
Five-star ratings cannot offset notorious dim-headlight and suspension complaints plus 19-mpg thirst - a comfortable used bargain with real caveats.
Recalled somewhat less often than cars of the same model years; 1 of its 4 recalls was serious. About 4% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -8 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 16% of cars we track.
29.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 62% of other SUVs we track.
Roomy five-seat cabin, though no third row while rivals offered one.
308-hp V6 is willing but the SRX is heavy and comfort-tuned; unremarkable to drive.
CUE-era infotainment with its familiar lag and failure complaints; aging driver-assist suite.
Quiet, cushy luxury-crossover ride; comfort was its core competency.
Luxury brands like Cadillac tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 3,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls6 recalls
6 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2016
- Exterior lighting — 288 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Suspension: rear (2016)
- Exterior lighting — 95 complaints (2016)
2016
- RecallSuspension: rear21V473000
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.
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module26V329000
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.
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting95 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve. Heat from the bulbs basically melt the chrome off of the reflector plate so light does not shine out on the road. This could be a v
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other16 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Low beam on headlights are too dim to see the road after dark. I have to use high beams to see but this may blind on-coming drivers. Don’t see how this is not a safety recall. Seems to be a common problem on these cars. Only had 59,000 miles when I first noticed the problem.
- Complaint clusterSuspension14 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (SUSPENSION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal
- Complaint clusterElectrical13 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Water makes its way inside the car. Drains seems to be clogged and interior carpet and roof gets wet. As a result lift gate will no longer open as water made its way to the back.
- Complaint clusterAirbags6 complaintscomplaints:AIR BAGS
Passenger seat belt will not extend for Passenger to wear for safety.
2015
- RecallSuspension: rear14V571000
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
- RecallSeats14V804000
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 trac
- RecallSuspension: rear21V473000
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.
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module26V329000
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.
- Complaint clusterExterior lighting288 complaintscomplaints:EXTERIOR LIGHTING
the headlights are so dim that the car is not usable at night. I was told by the Cadillac dealership that this is a known problem with GM/Cadillac. The low beam gets so hot that it turns the reflectivity of the chrome to gray. The fix is to replace both right and left headlight assembly.
- Complaint clusterElectrical40 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights were dull. The contact cleaned the lens, but there was no improvement, and the driver was unable to see the roadway properly while driving at night. The contact had to drive with the high beams activated. Additionally, the
- Complaint clusterSuspension25 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION
On June 16, 2026, while traveling southbound on Highway 67 in Cedar Hill, Texas, my 2015 Cadillac SRX suffered a sudden, catastrophic tracking failure and crashed into a highway wall (Cedar Hill PD CFS Report 7655). Component Failed & Availability: The rear suspension toe link assembly separated a
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other24 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle caught fire while driving it. There was no warning…no engine lights on, no smoking engine. The fire seemed to start behind the dashboard of the passenger side. Less than 5 minutes and the car was completely engulfed in flames. My insurance company said there was too much damage to tell me
- Complaint clusterPowertrain18 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The headlight went dim and put in new but that didn’t work for long now I can’t drive at night can’t see road. Only had less than 2 years
Cost to own$28,800 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$37,605–$51,500
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,400/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
17
Highway MPG
24
Combined MPG
19
Horsepower
308 hp
Doors
4
Length
190.2 in
Width
75.2 in
Height
65.7 in
Wheelbase
111.0 in
Curb weight
4,442 lb
Cargo volume
29.2 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
61.2 cu ft
Towing capacity
3,500 lbs
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