2016 Cadillac SRX Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Cadillac SRX, 4% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 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.
“Takata recall-the headlights are very dim. You have turn on the brights in order to see in normal night vision areas. While bright is too bright to drive for on coming traffic. I almost had an accident of running off the road due to not being able to see the lane or the people walking along side the road. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall for this danger. I have only had the car 2yrs.”
NHTSA complaint #11165353, filed 2019-01, 51,000 miles“The low beam (dim lights) are horrible. I almost hit a man walking on the side of the road last night. You cannot see 30' in front of the vehicle when lights are on dim. You have to drive with the high beams on. The high beam works great, but vehicles coming at you are getting blinded by your high beams. You switch to low beam, then you cannot see! I have seen all the complaints on the internet. I cannot believe this issue hasn't been recalled. Shame on the government for not fixing this safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11161504, filed 2018-12, 30,000 miles“The headlights on low beam , have become too dim. we have replaced the bulbs , but they did the same thing. Low beam visibility is definitely a safety issue. Took the vehicle to a body shop, and they concluded the whole light assembly would need replacement, to remedy the issue. No warning lights or messages have ever appeared. We had them replace both light assemblies, and the problem was resolved. We feel it should be a warranty issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11641279, filed 2025-02“I recently had to drive at night. The low beams are so dim you cannot drive. I have to drive with the high beams. The low beams are on, but not bright enough to drive. What is the fix for this. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11603152, filed 2024-07“I was driving in the rain with the front windshield wipers on and when I attempted to adjust the speed with the lever on the steering wheel column the front wipers stopped working roughly 1/2 the way up on the windshield. It was raining, and I was not able to see the road in front of me. I managed to pull into a retail parking lot and waited for the rain to subside before continuing to drive the vehicle. The wipers do not work even after restarting the vehicle multiple times. I checked the fuse that that is not the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11440384, filed 2021-11Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11006511Jul 31, 2024This PI provides information on Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots (Quench Marks) and that they are a normal characteristic.
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 7 | 4% |
| 2015 | 25 | 6% |
| 2014 | 27 | 7% |
| 2013 | 18 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 22 | 5% |
| 2010 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 19% |
| 2007 | 8 | 15% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2016 Cadillac SRX
98 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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