Cadillac SRX
12 model years from 2005 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2016
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.6L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (443)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 3,775 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 SRX in brief
The 2016 Cadillac SRX is a standard SUV offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,442 lb (4dr Cuv AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 1% worse than the 2016 standard SUV average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Cadillac SRX has 12 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2016, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2010 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (1,388), electrical system (275), unknown or other (236).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2011 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 15 campaigns and 2,660 owner complaints.
How the 2005 SRX compares
The 2005 Cadillac SRX is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,165 lb (4dr SUV RWD V6).
About the Cadillac SRX
The Cadillac SRX is a mid-size luxury SUV and compact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Cadillac over two generations: the first generation as a five-door, three-row, seven-passenger CUV (2003–2009), and the second generation as a five-door, two-row, five-passenger CUV (2010–2016) – the latter became Cadillac's best selling model in the United States.
From the Wikipedia article "Cadillac SRX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 SRX pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints169 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 33 for similar models — most often about the exterior lighting.
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 SRX
169 owner complaints · 2 recalls · 1 fire report · 11 crash reports
Year to avoid2015 SRX
443 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 3 fire reports · 12 crash reports
Most reported: Exterior Lighting
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
SRX changes by model year
- 2012
- Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
- Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 2.8L 6-cyl turbo
- 2010
- New body dimensions: 5.1 in shorter, wheelbase −5.5 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engines added: 3.0L 6-cyl and 2.8L 6-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 3.6L 6-cyl and 4.6L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 21
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,442 lb | Not rated | 2 | 169 |
| 2015 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,442 lb | Not rated | 4 | 443 |
| 2014 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 2 | 385 |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,442 lb | Not rated | 5 | 356 |
| 2012 | 3.6L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,367 lb | Not rated | 3 | 383 |
| 2011 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,367 lb | Not rated | 7 | 401 |
| 2010 | 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,367 lb | Not rated | 6 | 398 |
| 2009 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 0 | 15 |
| 2008 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 0 | 21 |
| 2007 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 0 | 26 |
| 2006 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 1 | 26 |
| 2005 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 195.3 in | 4,165 lb | Not rated | 1 | 37 |
Alternatives to the 2016 SRX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | 24 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 BMW X3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2016 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2016 Tesla Model X | 289 mi | Not rated | 12 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →