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NHTSA lists 443 owner complaints for the 2015 Cadillac SRX, and 302 of them name exterior lighting[1][2]. It also has recalls, and the newest one, for the driver air bag inflator, has no remedy yet[3].

443owner complaints[1]
4recalls[4]
18–19MPG combined (EPA)[5]
5★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

Owners file complaints with NHTSA. These are unverified reports, and one complaint can name several components. The counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.

The biggest group by far is exterior lighting, with 302 complaints[2]. Next come the electrical system with 45[7], unknown or other with 42[8], suspension with 29[9] and visibility/wiper with 24[10]. Smaller groups include the power train with 18[11], brakes with 17[12] and the engine with 11[13].

For the lighting group, the median mileage at failure is 51,100[2], with 2 crashes and 2 injuries named[2]. Across all groups, NHTSA shows 12 complaints that mention a crash, 3 a fire and 11 injuries, with 0 deaths reported[1].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year, newest first[3][14][15][16].

Fuel economy

EPA lists two versions with the same 3.6L 6-cylinder engine and Automatic (S6) transmission, both on regular fuel[5][17].

Version City / Highway / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Front-wheel drive[5] 17 / 24 / 19 $3,550
All-wheel drive[17] 16 / 23 / 18 $3,700

EPA's annual cost uses its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives both versions an overall rating of 5 stars, with 4 stars for frontal crash, 5 stars for side crash and 4 stars for rollover[6][18].

Engine and size

The EPA test list rates the 3.6L 6-cylinder engine at 280 hp[19].

These dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Front-wheel drive All-wheel drive
Length[20][21] 190 in 190 in
Width[20][21] 75 in 75 in
Height[20][21] 66 in 66 in
Wheelbase[20][21] 111 in 111 in
Curb weight[20][21] 4,277 lb 4,442 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

2004: 216 complaints, 7 recalls20042005: 122 complaints, 3 recalls20052006: 68 complaints, 3 recalls20062007: 52 complaints, 1 recalls20072008: 47 complaints, 0 recalls20082009: 27 complaints, 0 recalls20092010: 474 complaints, 6 recalls20102011: 447 complaints, 7 recalls20112012: 417 complaints, 3 recalls20122013: 393 complaints, 5 recalls20132014: 390 complaints, 2 recalls20142015: 443 complaints, 4 recalls44320152016: 168 complaints, 2 recalls2016
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each SRX model year. The 2015 is highlighted[4].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20042167
20051223
2006683
2007521
2008470
2009270
20104746
20114477
20124173
20133935
20143902
20154434
20161682

NHTSA shows 443 complaints and 4 recalls for the 2015 SRX[4]. Only two years have more complaints: 2010 with 474 and 2011 with 447[4]. For recalls, 2004 and 2011 have 7 each, 2010 has 6 and 2013 has 5, so 2015 sits fifth[4].

The neighboring years are lower. 2014 has 390 complaints and 2 recalls, and 2016 has 168 complaints and 2 recalls[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so compare them as a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2015 SRX?

The 2015 SRX has a 5-star overall NHTSA rating, with 4 stars for frontal crash and rollover[6][18]. In the sample of lighting complaints we read, 10 of 12 describe dim headlights[2]. The air bag inflator recall has no remedy yet[3]. The toe link recalls involve a risk of losing control[14][16], so ask a dealer whether each recall applies to the exact car and was done. EPA rates it at 18 or 19 combined MPG, depending on drive[5][17].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA has 302 complaints naming exterior lighting out of 443 total[1][2]. In the sample we read, owners describe low beams too dim at night[2].
Does the 2015 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
Yes, 4 recalls are listed[3][14][15][16]. They cover the driver air bag inflator, the driver seat bracket and rear suspension toe links (two recalls)[3][14][15][16]. The air bag remedy is not yet available[3].
How many miles per gallon does the 2015 Cadillac SRX get?
EPA rates the front-wheel drive version at 19 combined MPG[5] and the all-wheel drive version at 18 combined MPG[17].
Is the 2015 Cadillac SRX safe?
NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall for both versions, with 4 stars for frontal crash and rollover[6][18].
How does 2015 compare with other SRX years?
It has 443 complaints, behind only 2010 with 474 and 2011 with 447[4].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 443 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Cadillac SRX (12 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 11 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 302 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,100). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Recall 26V329, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac SRX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for SRX, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 45 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 51,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 42 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,470). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 29 complaints name the suspension component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 67,192). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 24 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 44,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 18 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 20,728). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 17 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 11 complaints name the engine component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,779). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. Recall 21V473, filed June 24, 2021: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 14V804, filed December 19, 2014: Seats. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 14V571, filed September 19, 2014: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
  17. EPA rating for SRX AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2015 Cadillac SRX with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 280 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR CUV FWD: length 190 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,277 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR CUV AWD: length 190 in, width 75 in, height 66 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,442 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.