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2016 Cadillac Srx reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Cadillac Srx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
208
117 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
87 complaints
Recalls on record
2
see below
Reported harm
18 reported crashes · 17 injuries · 3 deaths · 1 fire

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#2,483

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Cadillac median

+11

median 197 across 61 Cadillac records

Vs 2014-2018

-89

median 298 complaints in 596 records

Top component share

47%

Exterior Lighting: 98 complaints

What owners report fails — 2016 Cadillac Srx

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING 87
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
  • SUSPENSION 15
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 11

2 recalls on record for the 2016 Cadillac Srx

  • NHTSA 26V329000 · 2026 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious inj
  • NHTSA 21V473000 · 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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These 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 2016 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 2016 Cadillac Srx reliable?

NHTSA has 208 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Cadillac Srx and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (87 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Cadillac Srx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Cadillac Srx?

Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (87), unknown or other (23), electrical system (15), suspension (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2016 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.

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