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2014 Cadillac SRX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Cadillac SRX, 5% of its 390 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure is 40,000. No related recalls are listed for this specific area on the 2014 model.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
21
5% of 390
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
40,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe the vehicle jerking or bucking at low speeds when slowing down or coming to a stop.
  • Some report hard, abrupt shifts during acceleration or deceleration, including at low speeds like 20 mph.
  • A few describe a lag or hesitation in acceleration followed by a sudden surge forward.
  • One owner reported the shifter could move unintentionally between park and reverse, causing the vehicle to lunge forward.
  • Some drivers noted stuttering or skipping sensations while accelerating, particularly in Eco mode.
  • One complaint mentioned a rear axle oil pump issue tied to a service light and jerking sensation.

When 2014 Cadillac SRX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2014, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2014 Cadillac SRX transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2014Nov 2016Jun 2017Jun 2019Nov 2020Sep 2024Jul 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2014 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by SRX model year

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

  1. 20057 (6%)
  2. 200613 (19%)
  3. 200712 (23%)
  4. 200811 (23%)
  5. 20094 (15%)
  6. 201046 (10%)
  7. 201136 (8%)
  8. 201211 (3%)
  9. 201331 (8%)
  10. 201421 (5%)
  11. 201518 (4%)
  12. 20165 (3%)
  13. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists 21 transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2014 Cadillac SRX, which is 5% of the 390 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2014 Cadillac SRX?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission and powertrain area on the 2014 SRX. One sample complaint mentions a prior recall on the 2013 SRX, but that is a different model year.
At what mileage do 2014 SRX transmission problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 SRX is 40,000 miles.
Did the 2014 SRX transmission issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission and powertrain complaints on the 2014 Cadillac SRX, with no reported injuries.

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.