2013 Cadillac Srx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Cadillac Srx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 490
- 101 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 202 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 19 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 10 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,062
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+293
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2011-2015
+195
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
41%
Exterior Lighting: 202 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Cadillac Srx
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 202
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 52
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37
- POWER TRAIN 28
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 24
5 recalls on record for the 2013 Cadillac Srx
- NHTSA 21V473000 · 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V212000 · 2014 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.
- NHTSA 14V571000 · 2014 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V097000 · 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- NHTSA 13V202000 · 2013 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel t
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Cadillac Srx units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Cadillac Srx reliable?
NHTSA has 490 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Cadillac Srx and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (202 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Cadillac Srx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Cadillac Srx?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (202), electrical system (52), unknown or other (37), power train (28). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Cadillac Srx?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.