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2015 Cadillac Srx
Common Problems

Ranked from 210 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Dim or malfunctioning low beam headlights

    83complaints
    Safety riskElectrical

    Low beam headlights produce insufficient light, making it difficult to see at night.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Dim or Non-functional Headlights

    69complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Headlights produce insufficient light, making it difficult to see at night.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Headlight Assembly Failure

    40complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Headlight assemblies fail due to moisture ingress, resulting in extremely dim low beam headlights.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Headlight assembly moisture accumulation causing poor illumination

    24complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Moisture collects in the headlight assembly, reducing light output significantly.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Suspension Recall Issues

    14complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components fail during recall repairs, leading to continued vehicle instability.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 14V571000, 21V473000

  6. 6

    Brake System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) or ABS module malfunctions, leading to brake warning lights and potential loss of braking ability.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Headlight replacement costs

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Owners must pay for headlight replacements, which can cost up to $2,000, without a recall being issued.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.52 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Service Brakes Malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brakes feel delayed and require more pressure to operate, with occasional sudden changes in performance.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Stability Control System Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Stability control systems fail, leading to warning lights and reduced vehicle stability.

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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