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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2010 Cadillac SRX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
3%of 474 total for the year
Median mileage
49,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 474 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Water draining into the passenger compartment, potential of damaging electronics and starting a fire. Water also created a carpeting problem on the passenger side. Gm issued a customer satisfaction bulletin, but california was excluded - why???? 14225 customer satisfaction - sunroof drain hose leaks . After further research I found the 14225 document and the process needed to repair the drain tube. I was astonished to see that california cars are excluded from the campaign. …”

NHTSA complaint #10947383, filed 2017-01, 44,000 miles

“The front light headlight assembly seals wore out and the headlight blew out while we were driving home in the rain, at night. Water penetrated the headlight which is what caused the lamp to blow out. I called GM and they played dumb and said they had never heard of this problem. Yet as I was at the dealership to get it fixed there were other 2010 models driving in with the exact same problem. Gm would not extend the warranty to cover this, as the warranty was over 4 years but still under the 50k miles. At $1400 each to replace these headlights, they need to fix this defect. …”

NHTSA complaint #10689841, filed 2015-02, 37,888 miles

“Air conditioning system stopped working on a four year-old car. Air conditioner used to defrost and cool interior car. When driving, windows can fog up and diminish visibility. In rainy days and nights, the windows fog up and it is not always safe to roll down window to assist in defogging windows.”

NHTSA complaint #10606674, filed 2014-06, 55,000 miles

“I have been having problems with my headlights since the day it first rained and I purchased my vehicle. Now the lights have dimmed all the way down and flicker as I drive at night can't see anything. I have replaced numerous bulbs and fuses to no avail. The seats act weird when you set them for yourself or another driver. The wipers barley work its like driving trying to kill yourself or someone else.”

NHTSA complaint #11415372, filed 2021-05

“I have noticed excessive water droplets in headlights it's so bad visibility is a safety concern at night because you can see headlights don't even look like there on. I have to use high beams which puts others lives in danger due to being blinded by the bright lights that can lead into more crashes.”

NHTSA complaint #11282003, filed 2019-11

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201674%
2015256%
2014277%
2013185%
2012113%
2011225%
2010133%
200914%
2008919%
2007815%
200634%
200576%
2004157%

Other parts of the 2010 Cadillac SRX

Exterior lighting
225 complaints
Electrical system
69 complaints
Engine
52 complaints
Suspension
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
46 complaints
Other or unknown
29 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Body and structure
24 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Air bags
15 complaints
Electronic stability control
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Cadillac SRX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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