2013 Cadillac SRX power train problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Cadillac SRX — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Two incidents of the same failure, although a few years apart. Vehicle placed in "Park" (foot on the brake, which is necessary in order to shift into P); when brake pedal released, vehicle suddenly revs and lurches forward. First time, in garage, and so minor damage except to items in garage…”
filed Mar 8, 2025
“Rear Toe Link and . Lag in Acceleration was completed on 05/08/2014 but the problem persists also electrical failure seat gets stuck or engine wont turn on , blind spots makes sound when no vehicle around Engine has no power TCM transmission Control Module code comes and goes”
filed Feb 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, in certain driving situations, there may be a three to four…Campaign 14V212000 · Apr 25, 2014
Power Train problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 SRX | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 SRX | 20 | 5% |
| 2012 SRX | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 SRX | 36 | 8% |
| 2010 SRX | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 SRX | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 SRX | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 SRX | 12 | 23% |
| 2006 SRX | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 SRX | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 SRX | 34 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Cadillac SRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.