Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2014GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual
78 serious complaints of 390, the most about power train (21) and suspension (19); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 2 recalls. NHTSA investigation PE20019: rear toe link adjuster separation.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2014 cadillac srx. While traveling at various speeds and attempting to come to a stop, the brakes were applied but the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The contact felt a slight jerking motion. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be diagnosed.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the power train, Oct 2015
“The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the suspension, Sep 2021
Fixes and extended coverage
- Repair program On certain 2010-2015 model year cadillac srx and 2011-2015 model year chevrolet volt vehicles, the manual liftgate gas strut may detach from the liftgate when the liftgate is closed and the piston rod could separate from the strut tube. Dealers are to replace the liftgate struts. (G-209156, Jan 2015)
- Repair program This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D stored in Telematics Communication Interface Control Module. (PIT5236F, Aug 2015)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
390 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: 5 of 5 stars · 2014 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl · Drive: AWD, FWD
2014 SRX trims
| Luxury | Performance | Premium | Standard |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Cadillac reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Cadillac aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 168 | Exterior lighting (98) | — |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 442 | Exterior lighting (302) | — |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 390 | Exterior lighting (266) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 393 | Exterior lighting (217) | — |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 416 | Exterior lighting (233) | — |
| 2011 | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 7 | 446 | Exterior lighting (198) | — |
| 2010 | 2.8L 6-cyl turbo 3.0L 6-cyl | AWD, FWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 6 | 474 | Exterior lighting (225) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 168 |
| 2016 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 168 |
| 2015 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 442 |
| 2015 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 442 |
| 2014 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 390 |
| 2014 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 390 |
| 2013 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 393 |
| 2013 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 393 |
| 2012 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 416 |
| 2012 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | 5 | No | No | 3 | 416 |
| 2011 | Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 446 |
| 2011 | Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 7 | 446 |
| 2010 | Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 6 | 474 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SRX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | SRX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2014 | SRX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2013 | SRX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2012 | SRX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 18 |
| 2011 | SRX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 20 |
| 2011 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.8 L, Turbo |
18–19 |
| 2010 | SRX 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 21 |
| 2010 | SRX AWD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 2.8 L, Turbo |
18–19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.