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Cadillac SRX

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

Cadillac SRX
Pictured: 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX -- 05-23-2012. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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

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

  1. 2012
    • Engine added: 3.6L 6-cyl
    • Engines dropped: 3.0L 6-cyl and 2.8L 6-cyl turbo
  2. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20163.6L 6-cyl19 MPG190.2 in4,442 lbNot rated2169
20153.6L 6-cyl19 MPG190.2 in4,442 lbNot rated4443
20143.6L 6-cyl19 MPG190.2 in4,277 lbNot rated2385
20133.6L 6-cyl19 MPG190.2 in4,442 lbNot rated5356
20123.6L 6-cyl19 MPG190.2 in4,367 lbNot rated3383
20113.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo20 MPG190.2 in4,367 lbNot rated7401
20103.0L 6-cyl, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo21 MPG190.2 in4,367 lbNot rated6398
20093.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl18 MPG195.3 in4,165 lbNot rated015
20083.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl17 MPG195.3 in4,165 lbNot rated021
20073.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl17 MPG195.3 in4,165 lbNot rated026
20063.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl17 MPG195.3 in4,165 lbNot rated126
20053.6L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl17 MPG195.3 in4,165 lbNot rated137
Best combined MPG by model year — Cadillac SRX
2005: 17 MPG2006: 17 MPG2007: 17 MPG2008: 17 MPG2009: 18 MPG2010: 21 MPG2011: 20 MPG2012: 19 MPG2013: 19 MPG2014: 19 MPG2015: 19 MPG2016: 19 MPG200520072009201120132015max 21 MPG

Alternatives to the 2016 SRX

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2016 Porsche Cayenne24 MPGNot rated2
2016 BMW X525 MPGNot rated5
2016 BMW X330 MPGNot rated5
2016 Lexus RX30 MPGNot rated3
2016 Volvo XC9025 MPGNot rated8
2016 Tesla Model X289 miNot rated12

Most common owner-reported problems

Exterior Lighting1,388
Electrical System275
Unknown Or Other236
Suspension215
Power Train138
Service Brakes131
Engine106
Exterior Lighting › Headlights103
Owner complaints by model year — Cadillac SRX
2005: 372006: 262007: 262008: 212009: 152010: 3982011: 4012012: 3832013: 3562014: 3852015: 4432016: 169200520072009201120132015max 443
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Cadillac. How we calculate this →