2013 Cadillac SRX exterior lighting problems
217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2013 Cadillac SRX — 55% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The exterior lighting does not light up as warranted. It is impossible to see at night due to the lack of lighting from the headlights. The problem was confirmed with the dealership, however I was told to replace the bulbs which I had done. Replacing the bulbs did not fix the issue so I went back…”
filed May 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2013 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights failed to properly illuminate the roadway, limiting the driver’s vision while driving. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight was inoperable, and the driver’s side headlight was very…”
filed Jan 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 98 | 58% |
| 2015 SRX | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 SRX | 266 | 68% |
| 2012 SRX | 233 | 56% |
| 2011 SRX | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 SRX | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 SRX | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 SRX | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 SRX | 8 | 4% |
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.