2013 Cadillac SRX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 217about this part
- Share
- 55%of 393 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 217 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 55% of the 393 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving at night is a nightmare, especially in the rain. Every night I have found myself struggling to see the road. I have to count on the rear lights of the vehicle ahead of me. Rural roads are the worse. I have a Cadillac because of the safety and well crafted engineering, but this safety issue is going to kill someone. Why isn't there a recall???”
NHTSA complaint #11170192, filed 2019-01, 53,000 miles“I have almost had several wrecks driving at night in this vehicle. The headlights are too dim to safely navigate the roadways. Driving with the high beams on is the only way you can see. Even after applying the suggested fixes from Cadillac, you cannot safely drive this car at night. I have included the most recent date of a near wreck due to low visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11204753, filed 2019-04, 75,000 miles“The headlights on this vehicle are so dim at night its dangerous. When on a dark road sometimes I wonder if the headlights are even on. My husband drives on a dark road full of wildlife and the way the head lights are he will never see one if it runs in front of him at night. This needs to be recalled and fixed now! And not at the owners expense, its a Cadillac for goodness sakes!”
NHTSA complaint #11183394, filed 2019-03, 77,000 miles“Recently purchased a used 2013 Cadillac SRX for my wife. Headlights are so dim that we pulled off the road and checked to make sure they were on. Per local Cadillac dealer, repair will be over $1500 with no guarantee of improved visibility. I will not allow her to drive the car at night due to poor visibility. I have since read this is a known problem by Cadillac.”
NHTSA complaint #11143554, filed 2018-10, 87,000 miles“Lighting assembly is completely out on vehicle. I can only drive with bright lights on. I have went off the road several times,due to lighting. I have had several checks from Cadillac and was told I need to replace the entire lighting assembly, but is a waste because it will go out again in a couple of months.”
NHTSA complaint #11170003, filed 2019-01, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 98 | 58% |
| 2015 | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 | 266 | 68% |
| 2013 | 217 | 55% |
| 2012 | 233 | 56% |
| 2011 | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2013 Cadillac SRX
52 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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