2016 Cadillac SRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Cadillac SRX. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (98), Unknown Or Other (23), Suspension (16).
Key takeaways
- 169 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 98 | 58% |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 14% |
| Suspension | 16 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 8 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 4% |
| Power Train | 5 | 3% |
| Engine | 4 | 2% |
| Structure | 3 | 2% |
| Steering | 3 | 2% |
| Tires | 3 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,air Bags - filed 2026-10-20
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. While starting the vehicle, the air bag and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the brakes, transmission fluid, TPMS sensor, radiator fluid, and front-driver’s air bag needed to be replaced. The contact associated ...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-05
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 very big hazzard whil...
Structure - filed 2026-05-14
Vehicle Body Exterior Paint Coating Peeling I am reporting widespread paint delamination/clear coat failure on my 2016 Cadillac SRX. The paint began peeling and flaking across multiple panels including the hood, roof, and additional body panels. The vehicle has been well maintained and has never been in an accident. A...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.