MYRModel Year Report

2015 Cadillac SRX

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2015 Cadillac SRX
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
442
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2015

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Exterior lighting

69% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2014: 390 complaints 2015: 442 complaints 2015 442 2016: 168 complaints 2019: 1 complaint
2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2005 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2011 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2013 2014: 390 complaints 2014 2015: 442 complaints 2015 442 2016: 168 complaints 2016 2019: 1 complaint 2019
2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2005 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2007 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2011 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2013 2014: 390 complaints 2014 2015: 442 complaints 2015 442 2016: 168 complaints 2016 2019: 1 complaint 2019

2015: 442 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004216
2005122
200668
200752
200847
200927
2010474
2011446
2012416
2013393
2014390
2015442
2016168
20191

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Exterior lighting

69% · 303 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and high/low beam dimmer switch.

CRASHINJURY
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The low-beam headlights are very dim.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-27

Electrical system

10% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Elsie Fletcher MD OAG Consumer Protection Division 301 386 6210 Regarding notice received dated 5/7/2025 of case closing 5/28/205: Requesting reopening of [XXX].

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-13

Also filed under Engine

Suspension

7% · 29 reports
CRASHINJURY

Visibility/wiper

5% · 24 reports

Power train

4% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit.

CRASH

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2014-11-11Suspension14V571000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014.

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    2015Complaint volume 442 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2015-02-05Seats14V804000 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.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace affected seat track hook brackets, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac).

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    2020-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2021-12-23 Rear Toe Link Adjuster Separation
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    2021-10-25Suspension21V473000 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.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings.

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    2027-08-16Air bags26V329000 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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front-driver air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 19, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 303 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 29 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V571000 · Suspension
  • Recall 14V804000 · Seats
  • Recall 21V473000 · Suspension
  • Recall 26V329000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Cadillac SRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Cadillac SRX is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Cadillac SRX?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Cadillac SRX have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.