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2016 Cadillac Srx

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Owner complaints for the 2016 Cadillac Srx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 192.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

65 reports with mileage · 103 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 98 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

11 crash reports1 fire reports8 injury reports

Visibility/wiper complaints

6 reports
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Mileage unknown · Feb 7, 2025
Visibility/wiper

The headlights on low beam , have become too dim. we have replaced the bulbs , but they did the same thing. Low beam visibility is definitely a safety issue. Took the vehicle to a body shop, and they concluded the whole light assembly would need replacement, to remedy the issue. No warning lights or messages have ever app…

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The headlights on low beam , have become too dim. we have replaced the bulbs , but they did the same thing. Low beam visibility is definitely a safety issue. Took the vehicle to a body shop, and they concluded the whole light assembly would need replacement, to remedy the issue. No warning lights or messages have ever appeared. We had them replace both light assemblies, and the problem was resolved. We feel it should be a warranty issue.

NHTSA ODI #11641279

Mileage unknown · Jul 18, 2024
Exterior LightingVisibility/wiper

I recently had to drive at night. The low beams are so dim you cannot drive. I have to drive with the high beams. The low beams are on, but not bright enough to drive. What is the fix for this. Thanks

NHTSA ODI #11603152

Mileage unknown · Nov 14, 2021
Visibility/wiper

I was driving in the rain with the front windshield wipers on and when I attempted to adjust the speed with the lever on the steering wheel column the front wipers stopped working roughly 1/2 the way up on the windshield. It was raining, and I was not able to see the road in front of me. I managed to pull into a retail parking…

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I was driving in the rain with the front windshield wipers on and when I attempted to adjust the speed with the lever on the steering wheel column the front wipers stopped working roughly 1/2 the way up on the windshield. It was raining, and I was not able to see the road in front of me. I managed to pull into a retail parking lot and waited for the rain to subside before continuing to drive the vehicle. The wipers do not work even after restarting the vehicle multiple times. I checked the fuse that that is not the problem. I have an appointment to get the wipers checked out and repaired at a GM dealership in 3 days (earliest appointment). There were no warnings or other indicators of a problem with the wipers.

NHTSA ODI #11440384

Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2021
Visibility/wiper

the low beam headlights are dangerously defeative on all srx models. something needs to be done before more people die in crashes at night with these vehicals

NHTSA ODI #11439046

51,000 miles · Jan 5, 2019
Visibility/wiper

TAKATA RECALL-THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. YOU HAVE TURN ON THE BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE IN NORMAL NIGHT VISION AREAS. WHILE BRIGHT IS TOO BRIGHT TO DRIVE FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT OF RUNNING OFF THE ROAD DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE LANE OR THE PEOPLE WALKING ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE H…

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TAKATA RECALL-THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. YOU HAVE TURN ON THE BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO SEE IN NORMAL NIGHT VISION AREAS. WHILE BRIGHT IS TOO BRIGHT TO DRIVE FOR ON COMING TRAFFIC. I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT OF RUNNING OFF THE ROAD DUE TO NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE THE LANE OR THE PEOPLE WALKING ALONG SIDE THE ROAD. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL FOR THIS DANGER. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE CAR 2YRS.

NHTSA ODI #11165353

30,000 miles · Dec 15, 2018
Exterior LightingVisibility/wiper

THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW B…

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THE LOW BEAM (DIM LIGHTS) ARE HORRIBLE. I ALMOST HIT A MAN WALKING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD LAST NIGHT. YOU CANNOT SEE 30' IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON DIM. YOU HAVE TO DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON. THE HIGH BEAM WORKS GREAT, BUT VEHICLES COMING AT YOU ARE GETTING BLINDED BY YOUR HIGH BEAMS. YOU SWITCH TO LOW BEAM, THEN YOU CANNOT SEE! I HAVE SEEN ALL THE COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET. I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS ISSUE HASN'T BEEN RECALLED. SHAME ON THE GOVERNMENT FOR NOT FIXING THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #11161504

Official recalls

2

26V329000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

May 21, 2026

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

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. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N262555870. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 21, 2026.

21V473000 · Suspension:rear

Jun 24, 2021

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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