MYRModel Year Report

2016 Cadillac SRX

▲ Better than typical
2016 Cadillac SRX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:47:25.834Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
169
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2016

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Exterior lighting

59% 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: 447 complaints 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2014: 390 complaints 2014 2015: 443 complaints 2016: 169 complaints 2016 169 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: 447 complaints 2011 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2013 2014: 390 complaints 2014 2015: 443 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2016 169 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: 447 complaints 2011 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2013 2014: 390 complaints 2014 2015: 443 complaints 2015 2016: 169 complaints 2016 169 2019: 1 complaint 2019

2016: 169 complaints

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YearComplaints
2004216
2005122
200668
200752
200847
200927
2010474
2011447
2012416
2013393
2014390
2015443
2016169
20191

Known problem areas

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

Exterior lighting

59% · 100 reports

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

CRASHINJURY
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Subject: Urgent Safety Complaint - 2016 Cadillac SRX Headlight Performance National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Dear National Highway Traffic...

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-11

Suspension

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing shock absorber.

Electrical system

9% · 15 reports
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Transmission issues of going into Gear.Display for Cue system not functional

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-09

Also filed under Power train

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-03-17

Air bags

5% · 8 reports
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I was traveling at 55 MPH down the highway and a car pulled out in front of me while making a left turn against signal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-13

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. While stationary, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the vehicle the contact struck hit the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-20

The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. While starting the vehicle, the air bag and brake warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20

Visibility/wiper

4% · 6 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2016 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Exterior lighting: 100 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V473000 · Suspension
  • Recall 26V329000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2016 Cadillac SRX reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Cadillac SRX is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac SRX?
The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Cadillac SRX have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.