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2013 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2013 Cadillac SRX, 4% of its 393 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 61,621. Crashes tied to brakes reached 3, with 1 fire and 11 injuries reported, and no related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints
17
4% of 393
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
11
Median mileage
61,621 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal travels to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes during a stop at low speed.
  • Pedal goes spongy and drops toward the floor after hitting ice, mud, gravel, or a pothole, then seems to self-correct after the vehicle sits parked.
  • Drivers report needing to pump the brake pedal repeatedly to regain pressure while moving or while stopped.
  • Some owners describe brakes failing to engage entirely, leading to a rear-end or forward collision at low speeds.
  • One report describes sudden unintended acceleration to high speed with brakes unable to stop the vehicle, which led to a fire.

When 2013 Cadillac SRX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 10, 2013, latest Jan 24, 2026.

2013 Cadillac SRX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2013Sep 2016May 2018Mar 2020Jun 2024Mar 2025Jul 2025
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2013 to Jan 2026; peak Jul 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2013 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by SRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201034 (7%)
  2. 201148 (11%)
  3. 201253 (13%)
  4. 201317 (4%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 201518 (4%)
  7. 20168 (5%)
  8. 20191 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA lists 17 brake complaints for the 2013 Cadillac SRX, which is 4% of the 393 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2013 Cadillac SRX?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for brake issues on the 2013 Cadillac SRX.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2013 SRX?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2013 Cadillac SRX is 61,621 miles.
Have brake problems on the 2013 SRX caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data ties 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries to brake-related complaints on the 2013 Cadillac SRX.
How does the 2013 SRX compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2013 SRX had 17 brake complaints (4% share), fewer than 2012's 53 complaints (13%) and 2011's 48 complaints (11%), based on NHTSA data.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.