How common are electrical system complaints on the 2014 Cadillac SRX?

NHTSA lists 291 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 SRX out of 390 total complaints for the year, or 75% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Cadillac SRX headlight issue?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System complaints on the 2014 SRX.

What is the main electrical problem owners report on the 2014 SRX?

The dominant pattern is dim low-beam headlights that owners say make nighttime driving unsafe, sometimes leading to crashes.

At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 SRX.

How does the 2014 SRX compare to other years for this issue?

The 2014 SRX's 75% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than 2010 through 2013, and close to the 76% share seen in 2015.

2014 Cadillac SRX Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 291 of 390 total complaints (75%) on the 2014 Cadillac SRX, the largest share of any model year in this range. Most center on dim headlights, with a median failure mileage of 58,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Electrical System complaints: 291; 75% of 390
Crashes reported: 8
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 58,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe low-beam headlights that are too dim to see the road clearly at night, often forcing use of high beams.
Several drivers report near-misses or actual collisions with objects, animals, or other vehicles because dim headlights reduced visibility.
Some owners took the car to dealers for the dim-headlight issue, but bulb replacements or GM-recommended fixes did not resolve the problem.
One report describes rear brake lights that are excessively bright, affecting the vision of drivers following the vehicle.
A separate report describes moisture getting into the lights, causing dimness and inconsistent operation.
One complaint describes smoke and flames from under the hood, though this was logged under the Engine component rather than Electrical System.

When 2014 Cadillac SRX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 2, 2014, latest Jul 25, 2026.

291 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q4 (33).

Electrical System recalls for the 2014 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by SRX model year

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

2010271 (57%)
2011231 (52%)
2012255 (61%)
2013263 (67%)
2014291 (75%)
2015334 (76%)
2016110 (65%)
20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical system complaints on the 2014 Cadillac SRX?: NHTSA lists 291 Electrical System complaints for the 2014 SRX out of 390 total complaints for the year, or 75% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Cadillac SRX headlight issue?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for the Electrical System complaints on the 2014 SRX.
What is the main electrical problem owners report on the 2014 SRX?: The dominant pattern is dim low-beam headlights that owners say make nighttime driving unsafe, sometimes leading to crashes.
At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 58,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2014 SRX.
How does the 2014 SRX compare to other years for this issue?: The 2014 SRX's 75% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than 2010 through 2013, and close to the 76% share seen in 2015.