Worst 2013 Cadillac Srx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Cadillac Srx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 201 | 2 | — | 66,879 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 52 | 1 | 3 | 51,119 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 28 | 3 | — | 53,207 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 24 | — | 1 | 21,020 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 17 | — | — | 29,693 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | 1 | — | 59,503 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 14 | — | — | 63,912 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 13 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | 1 | 50,907 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 11,081 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 8 | 1 | 3 | 52,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 101,601 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 4 | — | 57,933 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2013 Cadillac Srx
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~766,763 vehicles.
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.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured May 29, 2012, through June 26, 2013, and equipped with 3.6L engines. In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four second lag in acceleration due to the transmission control module (TCM) programming.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured January 31, 2012, through March 18, 2013, and equipped with 18 inch wheels. On the affected vehicles, the wheel lug nuts may loosen.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick LaCrosse vehicles, manufactured between April 25, 2012, through March 6, 2013, and model year 2013 Cadillac SRX vehicles, manufactured between May 29, 2012, through February 18, 2013 for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." A software problem may cause the transmission to inadvertently shift to Sport mode removing any transmission-related engine braking effect.
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2013 Cadillac Srx — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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