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Driver side: inflator module
NewRisk. An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2016 Cadillac SRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 169 owner complaints about the 2016 Cadillac SRX, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-473 the manufacturer reports only 67% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Cadillac SRX has problems
169 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
98Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
16Suspension
15Electrical system
8Air bags
6Service brakes
6Visibility/wiper
5Power train
4Engine
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2411 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 98 | 2 |
| Suspension | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Cadillac SRX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Suspension: rear
Do not driveRisk. A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Mileage at failure
When do exterior lighting problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 34 exterior lighting complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 39% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
2under 30k miles30under 100k miles4100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Exterior lighting
13 owners mentioned a cost$1,700median
Middle half: $1,500 – $2,400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other SRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SRX median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Cadillac SRX safety ratings
2016 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What SRX owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
low beam head lights are very dim, to dim to see while driving. Apparently this is a problem that Cadillac and/or GM knows about but isn't doing anything to resolve. Heat from the bulbs basically melt the chrome off of the reflector plate so light does not shine out on the road. This could be a…
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the low beam headlights were very dim, causing the contact to drive using the high beam headlights to properly see the roadway. The contact replaced the halogen headlight bulbs with LED bulbs;…
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the fog covering the headlights could not be removed and that the vehicle was not covered…
Own a 2016 SRX?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.