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2016 Cadillac Srx
Common Problems

Ranked from 75 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
4
Medium
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Low

7 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 Headlights

    57complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Headlights are excessively dim, reducing visibility at night and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Defective Suspension Components

    11complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension components, such as toe links, fail, causing the vehicle to veer or become unstable during driving.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 21V473000

  3. 3

    Airbag Failure During Collision

    4complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Airbags failed to deploy during a collision, leading to injuries.

  4. 4

    Faulty CUE Screen

    4complaints
    Low severityOther

    The CUE (Cadillac User Experience) screen malfunctions, leading to cracked screens and loss of functionality.

  5. 5

    Defective Tire Wear

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Tires become excessively worn, exposing the tread belts and leading to instability and veering during driving.

  6. 6

    Electronic Stability Control Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The electronic stability control system intermittently fails, causing the vehicle to decelerate unexpectedly.

  7. 7

    Speedometer Inaccuracy

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The digital and analog speedometers show different readings, potentially leading to unsafe driving conditions.

Other years & sources

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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.