Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Cadillac SRX has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 390 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 266 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Unknown or Other 29 complaints
- Visibility/Wiper 25 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
Of the 390 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 390 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Cadillac SRX offers an average reliability profile. Rear suspension issues are prominent, evidenced by two recalls. Exterior lighting complaints dominate, potentially affecting safety, but repair costs are generally moderate. Other issues are less common.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 30,000–70,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| exterior lighting | 40,000–80,000 miles | $250–$600 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $100–$400 | common |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | 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
- tire rotations and alignment
- brake inspections
- coolant flushes
- transmission fluid changes
- spark plug replacements
- battery inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- flickering dashboard lights
- unusual suspension noises
- inconsistent gear shifting
- dimming exterior lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.