Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Cadillac SRX has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 393 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V473000 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V571000 Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V212000 Transmission Software may cause Acceleration Lag NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V202000 Lug Nuts may Loosen allowing Wheel Separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V097000 Loss of Engine Braking/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 217 complaints
- Electrical System 52 complaints
- Unknown or Other 37 complaints
- Power Train 31 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 25 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints
Of the 393 complaints on file, 15 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 393 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Cadillac SRX exhibits an average reliability with a moderate number of owner complaints and five recall campaigns. Notable issues include frequent exterior lighting problems and some drivetrain concerns. Given the complaint volume, data suggests these failures are partially significant but not overwhelming. However, the dataset is not extensive enough to draw strong conclusions beyond these findings.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 50,000–70,000 miles | $200–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$500 | common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | No reliable estimate | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Transmission fluid changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Drive belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual headlight dimming
- Delayed transmission engagement
- Erratic engine performance
- Inconsistent speed control
- Electrical glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.