NHTSA has 168 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Cadillac SRX[1]. Exterior lighting is the biggest group, with 98 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here is how the complaints on file split up by component group.
- Exterior Lighting. 98 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners say the headlights seem dim at night. They describe struggling to see the road on low beam and then dazzling other drivers when they switch to high beam.
- Unknown Or Other. 23 complaints[6]. These reports do not fit a clear component group, so there is little to retell.
- Suspension. 16 complaints[7]. Owners describe wheel bearing trouble, odd noises from the rear and a broken part in the rear suspension.
- Electrical System. 15 complaints[8]. Owners describe the touch screen acting up, cracking or going blank. Others mention a speedometer mismatch and chewed wiring.
- Air Bags. 7 complaints[9]. Owners describe collisions where the air bags stayed shut, and some report injuries afterward. This is a small group, but the crash and injury counts are the heaviest in the list.
- Brakes. 6 complaints[10].
- Visibility/Wiper. 6 complaints[11].
- Power Train. 5 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2016 SRX is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (26V329), May 2026. About 5,014 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Suspension › Rear (21V473), June 2021. About 380,498 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2016 Cadillac SRX with 3.6L 6-cylinder[17] | 280 to 308 hp |
How 2016 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 216 | 7 |
| 2005 | 122 | 3 |
| 2006 | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 | 52 | 1 |
| 2008 | 47 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 474 | 6 |
| 2011 | 447 | 7 |
| 2012 | 417 | 3 |
| 2013 | 393 | 5 |
| 2014 | 390 | 2 |
| 2015 | 443 | 4 |
| 2016 | 168 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the SRX show 168 complaints and 2 recalls for 2016[3]. Among the 13 model years listed, 5 have fewer complaints than 2016 and 7 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (27) and the most are for 2010 (474)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2016 SRX?
The complaint record for this SRX leans heavily on one theme, which is dim headlights[2]. The rest of the reports are spread thin across many groups[1]. The air bag group is small but it has the highest crash and injury counts of any group[9]. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Check the recalls and the other sections on this page before you buy, and have the lights looked at on a night test drive.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
- Exterior lighting leads the complaint list, with owners describing weak headlights at night[2]. Suspension and electrical complaints follow[7][8].
- Does the 2016 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts show recalls on file for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- Is the 2016 Cadillac SRX reliable?
- The complaints are concentrated in a single group, which is exterior lighting[2]. Owner reports are unverified, so read the full problems section before deciding[1].
- How many complaints does the 2016 Cadillac SRX have?
- NHTSA lists 168 owner complaints for this model year[1]. The by-year section shows how that compares with other years[3].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 168 owner complaints on file for the 2016 Cadillac SRX (11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 10 injuries, 3 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 98 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac SRX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 23 complaints name the unknown or other component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 41,526). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 15 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 6 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 6 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V329, filed May 21, 2026: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V473, filed June 24, 2021: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- 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
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2016 Cadillac SRX with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 280 to 308 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov