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2014 Cadillac SRX Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 390 complaints about the 2014 Cadillac SRX with NHTSA, most often about the lights (266) and the electrical system (39). Those complaints describe 16 crashes, 2 fires and 7 injuries. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2021 for the rear. For comparison, the 2013 has 393 and the 2015 has 443.

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DMore problems than a typical SRX year, for its age

#33 most complained-about 2014 vehicle

Complaints
390
Recalls
2
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Injuries
7
Deaths
0

Most common 2014 Cadillac SRX problems

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2014 Cadillac SRX recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Suspension: rear

21V473000380,498 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
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.
The risk
A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

Suspension: rear

14V571000290,241 vehicles affected

The problem
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.
The risk
Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

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390 complaints about the 2014 Cadillac SRX

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 16.

Transmission & drivetrain

I have taken my car to 3 different dealerships. Plus a transmission shop due to the vehicle do a jerk after it get hot sometimes. I was told the codes that were given to me that I needed a new transmission. I took it the vehicle to a GMC dealership first and was told my car was Cadilliac made and to take it to Cadillac dealership. So I drove 45 minutes to the dealership and paid another diagnostic fee and told it was old codes and they cleared those out . I came back two weeks later with this same issue. Since no...

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one can tell me the issues with my vehicle I'm very concern about this jerk that the car does. it feels like when I go to stop the back of the car still wants to keep going. And each dealership states there's nothing wrong with my brakes or rotors. Please help me.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11764715
LightsVisibility & wipers

I have a 2014 Cadillac SRX that has a hazardous headlights issue. At night there is no visibility for other drivers to see me. I'm not the only SRX customer either this issue. Please let me what is going on, Cadillac, GM, need to be responsible for replacing this issue

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11752852
Transmission & drivetrain

Transmission is slipping/jerking when stopping and then when accelerating again. Multiple other owners have reported this same issue.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11752533
Transmission & drivetrain

At lower speeds, especially after coasting, my car will lag for a few seconds before jerking forward. Also today I was coasting going about 25 mph and tried to accelerate and I pushed the pedal down and it wasn't doing anything for several seconds then decided to start speeding up. No warning lights have come on. This has been happening for a bit but today was the first time I was concerned for my safety as I was out on a major highway

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11740359
Brakes

ABS module is bad, no ABS braking. Brake light on and ABS light on. Module is no longer produced or available. With this said, I am not going to be able to pass inspection in my state therefore leaving my perfectly good car to sit. As is, I am afraid to drive it due to this braking issue especially in rain.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11734001
SteeringBrakes

Abs- traction control- brake- powersteering alarm appears stating to drive with caution- have taken the vechicle in for service and they state they can not repair the alarm- I asked if this would not be considered a recall issue due to saftey issue. As the car states it is not safe to be driven- as I see this a an imminate saftey hazard as the power steering does not work and abs brake does not work and traction control does not work.

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakesNHTSA 11731772
Lights

Low beam headlights extremely dim. Feels like driving with parking lights only. Very difficult to see. While checking different positions of the headlight switch discovered that in the parking light position ALL lights go off.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11728181
Electrical systemLights

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the headlight wiring harness for the low beam headlights produced a burning odor. The contact believed that the burning odor was coming from loose terminal connections, which caused the terminals to overheat and melt. The headlights were inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11726934
LightsVisibility & wipers

Low beam lights are extremely dim pretty sure it's caused by the projector screen infront on the bulbs not allowing enough light to come thru. Can not see the road infront of you or around the side or your car when needing to make a turn, extremely dangerous

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11722771
Lights

The low beams make it impossible to see at night. I replaced the bulbs to high visibility LED and still nothing. It's so dim and bad I have to drive with high beams on. It's terrible that it's been like this for 4 years and still we have no recall on the headlights when they now there's a problem with the reflective material and/or condensation on the inside of the headlight.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11721458
Lights

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front headlights were extremely dim. The contact stated that the dim headlights made the vehicle unsafe at night because of inadequate illumination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11720103
Lights

Front headlights dim. Amount of light reflected/projected totally insufficient to drive safely at night. Amount of light reflected fails to illuminate area immediately in front of car. The amount of light actually approximates running lights. I replaced the headlight bulbs but did not solve or even affect the problem. Online research indicates it is not a bulb problem but the reflective coating around the bulb that has burned off on these parts. The fact there is no safety recall on a problem of generating sufficient light to illuminate the area in front of the car at night is shocking. A safety recall is necessary and way overdue.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11716409
Lights

For years I did not drive at night because I could not see the road well enough to feel secure driving after dark. Fast forward when my daughter asked me if my headlights were on, I realized it was the dim headlights on low beam that was the issue all these years and not my eyesight at night. I have a 2014 Cadillac SRX. Never received a safety notice or recall from GM nor the dealership. This has been proven to be a major GM problem they should be required to fix.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11710184
Lights

It has been an ongoing issue for years concerning the dimness of the headlights on this vehicle. Virtually impossible to drive at night , can't even see the lane markings with lights on dim. The cause was determined to be leaky seals creating corrosion. I replaced the bulbs myself and it made no difference. No recall was ever granted in spite of multiple complaints and filings with the NATSA. The Cadillac dealer is aware of the problem but has no authority to replace. I have had to let my relatives know of this issue in the event I were to be involved in a nighttime incident.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11708046
Lights

While on low beam, the headlights are WAY too dim. Apparently, this is a common and well known problem. I just purchased this car, have replaced the bulbs, checked the voltage and cleaned the lens. I cannot see to drive at night on low beam.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11704872
LightsCrash

Complaint: 2014 Cadillac SRX Dim Headlights Subject: URGENT SAFETY HAZARD AND DEFECT: Severely Dim Headlights on 2014 Cadillac SRX (Affecting 2010-2016 Model Years) - Failure to Act Despite Class Action and NHTSA Complaints Vehicle Information: * Year: 2014 * Make: Cadillac * Model: SRX * VIN [[redacted]] 4 * Owner/Complainant [[redacted]] r * Contact [[redacted]] [[redacted]] m 1. The Defect and Safety Hazard The headlights on my 2014 Cadillac SRX have become severely and progressively dim, constituting a...

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major safety hazard for night driving. * Hazard: The lack of adequate light output dramatically reduces visibility, compromises the driver's ability to see obstacles, and increases the risk of a severe accident during operation at night, dusk, or in poor weather. This is a critical failure of a core safety component. * Cause: The root cause is a well-documented design flaw in the headlight assembly (affecting 2010-2016 models) that allows moisture to enter the sealed unit. This moisture degrades the internal reflective coating, permanently destroying the light's effective output. 2. Failure to Act Despite Known Issues General Motors (GM) and the appropriate safety regulators have been aware of this critical defect for years, yet no mandatory safety recall has been issued: * NHTSA Complaint History: According to public records, complaints regarding this exact issue have been "pouring in" for the last five years or more. The high volume of complaints clearly demonstrates a systemic, widespread, and dangerous failure across this vehicle platform. * Class Action Lawsuits: This defect has been the subject of class action litigation against General Motors, further establishing that the company is fully aware of the design flaw and the resulting safety hazard. 3. The Unacceptable Repair Burden I am being forced to bear the cost of replacing the defective assembly with a new part that utilizes the same fundamentally flawed design. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11703975
Lights

Headlamps are very weak on low beams.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11694810
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemSeats & seat belts

I have been trying to enjoy this vehicle from the time it became part of my life. The first 6 months, I was unable to close the sunroof, because of that my passenger seat cracked since its been exposed to the sun for 5 years, the driver's side window could not roll down which we fixed; I never owned a vehicle where I could not access my trunk. The first 6 months of having this vehicle the lifgate became inoperable. the lift gate does not work. The sensors of the vehicle are useless, the car radioi does not work...

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the cue sticks, which can be distracting and can cause an accident so I use the YouTube on my phone for entertainment. The sensors led to the transmission deteriorating to the point of the transmission fluid burning faster and deteriorating the components of the transmission. This is going to cost me 6000.00 These are known manufacture defects for the SRX 2014. Please help

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · SeatsNHTSA 11684081
Electrical systemLightsVisibility & wipers

Safety Defect Remedies on 2014 Cadillac SRX (VIN: [[redacted]] ) Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing as the owner of a 2014 Cadillac SRX, VIN [[redacted]] , to address two critical safety defects that I believe are the manufacturer's responsibility to remedy. Water Intrusion and Electrical Failure: My vehicle has a known defect where water from the sunroof consistently leaks into the trunk. This water repeatedly causes electrical damage to the component located under the spare tire. I have personally replaced this...

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component on three separate occasions, only to have it fail again after rain. This recurring failure disables my rear windshield wiper, a crucial safety feature. Driving with my child in the car while unable to clear the rear window is the most unsafe I have ever felt. Dangerously Dim Headlights: The front headlights are dangerously dim and do not provide adequate illumination for safe night driving. This is a well-documented issue with this model and poses a clear and present danger to my family and others. I have already spent my own money attempting to fix a problem that is a design flaw. I have no desire to pay for any further remedies for these issues. As the manufacturer, General Motors is responsible for the safety of its vehicles. I have also filed a formal complaint with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding these matters. I await your prompt response and a clear plan to resolve these critical safety issues at no cost to me. Sincerely, [[redacted]] [[redacted]] [[redacted]] [[redacted]] Vehicle VIN: [[redacted]] Current Mileage: 134,683 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Visibility / wiperNHTSA 11679595
Brakes

The ABS control module in my car is inoperable. I have lights on for ABS, brakes, and stabiltrac. Upon further investigation the ABS module is no longer available and no aftermarket part available. This leaves my car useless being I no longer feel safe driving it. If I lock up brakes in an emergency, my car could go into an uncontrollable slide (being front wheel drive) especially on wet roads. This would hold true for all of this make and many year models therefore many unsafe vehicles on road without the ABS braking control. I am at a loss....

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 11678801
Electrical system

Cadillac cue system started with spider veins on screen then stopped working at same time light gate goes up and down on its own when driving very dangerous, sometimes when parked it will go up part way down up again and then close someone walks by might hurt them shame Cadillac will not admit to this mistake on a 50000 car

Filed Incident Electrical system · Unknown or otherNHTSA 11678049
Brakes

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the ABS control module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 11663452
Seats & seat beltsFire

I started my car using the remote start. When I opened my car the driver side seat was smoking and a hole had been burned in the back. The inside of the hole was red and appeared to be light up like a hot coil. I turned my car off and tapped/blew on the area to put out the little fire.

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 11646693
Lights

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the headlamps were extremely dim and failed to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The high-beam headlights had to be activated to properly illuminate the roadway while driving. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The headlight bulbs were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11633211
Lights

I noticed that changing out my headlight bulbs on my vehicle that I still could not see at night. I also bought a very good brand / new led lights for my 2014 srx. I have done research and noticed the headlights itself seems to be an issue on a lot of these specific vehicles . It makes it very hard at night to see and honestly makes it very dangerous to drive it darker areas without keeping my brights on .

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 11624299

Cadillac SRX: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20161692111LightsC
20154434123LightsD
20143902162LightsD
20133935155LightsD
20124173324LightsD
20114477171LightsD
20104746215LightsD
All SRX years

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Does the 2014 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Cadillac SRX: rear (June 2021); rear (September 2014). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Cadillac SRX?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the lights (266), electrical system (39), visibility & wipers (27).

How many complaints has the 2014 Cadillac SRX had?

390 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 18, 2014 and the latest on September 16, 2026. Of these, 16 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 7 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2014 Cadillac SRX a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 33 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Cadillac SRX year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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