Federal safety data shows 5 recalls and 391 complaints for the 2013 Cadillac SRX, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

391

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

13V0970002013-15-03

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

If engine braking is unexpectedly removed, it may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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14V5710002014-19-09

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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14V2120002014-25-04

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

A three to four second lag in acceleration may increase the risk of crash.

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13V2020002013-16-05

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

If the lug nuts loosen, they may fall off or cause the wheel studs to fracture. Either condition would allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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21V4730002021-24-06

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 391 issues reported over 1 model years, exterior lighting problems are the most common for the 2013 Cadillac SRX. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Exterior Lighting200

02Unknown Or Other20

03Power Train19

04Electrical System18

05Suspension12

391 total across 1 model years (2013–2013)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac SRX Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

16-17city

23-24hwy

$2,300-$2,450/yr

The 2013 Cadillac SRX delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

SRX AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

16 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2013 Cadillac SRX

34States

33%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 13%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

7513%

FLFlorida

7313%

MIMichigan

346%

ILIllinois

295%

GAGeorgia

244%

OHOhio

244%

NCNorth Carolina

224%

DCWashington DC

193%

WAWashington

183%

PAPennsylvania

183%

OKOklahoma

163%

AZArizona

143%

CACalifornia

143%

INIndiana

132%

MN12

DE11

VAVirginia

112%

NJNew Jersey

112%

KYKentucky

112%

MOMissouri

112%

MD10

TN10

CO8

NV7

WI7

NE6

NY6

MA5

AL5

NH5

OR5

LA5

ID3

KS3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2013.

Buying a 2013 Cadillac SRX?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2013 Cadillac SRX a good car to buy?

The 2013 Cadillac SRX has 5 recalls on record. There are 5 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is exterior lighting, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

There are 5 documented recalls for the 2013 Cadillac SRX. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2013 Cadillac SRX?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING is the number-one complaint area for the 2013 Cadillac SRX, based on 391 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.