2014 CADILLAC SRX Complaints

There appears to be a known issue with 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX models related to defective seals on the headlights that allow moisture to accumulate and condense, therefore damaging and dimming the headlight bulbs. My vehicle is a 2014 model and has recently been afflicted with this problem. The light quality has degraded so completely that I cannot drive the vehicle at night. In my research, it appears that this is a known and frequent issue with the 2010-2016 models. Apparently there have been class action lawsuits in the past and the manufacture at one point had a reimbursement program but that has since expired and the dealerships are instructed to simply replace the bulbs and reflectors, NOT actually repair the seal problem. ie. The issue will only repeat itself, particularly in warm Florida climates. Itr is my hope and others that a formal recall should be issued for adequate replacement of the headlights with good seals.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH at night, the visibility was reduced due to the headlamps not properly illuminating the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the reflector inside the headlamps were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated the center information screen was cracked. The contact was unable to see the system status. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had gotten worse. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the screen needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned TSB: PIC6055C (Electrical: Radio/Tape Deck/CD). The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MANUFACTURER.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the front headlights had become increasingly dim while in operation. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer to purchase replacement bulbs but was informed that the entire headlight module had to be replaced to fix the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered him a gift card for an oil change. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The consumer stated the replacing the headlights was noted a recall for a limited time and feels the manufacturer should issue a refund.

The headlights on my 2014 Cadillac SRX are unusable because they are so dim. I am at the point where I don’t drive at night. Although I did try putting new bulbs in that did not fix the problem. There is some defect in the lens, reflector, or housing. Not being able to see the road at night is a huge safety concern and running with my hi-beams on all the time is a safety concern for other motorists. I have done a little research and it would seem this is a very wide spread problem and not specific to my vehicle. I noticed it when I first purchased the vehicle used in 2018 but has continually degraded every since to the point I am at now where I can’t even tell if my headlights are even on.

Factory headlights have bulbs that are known to be too hot and many owners have dim issues on low beams - we can’t drive safely at night or early am as our drivers side headlight is not reflecting any light to the road and dim on passenger side. The issue we are told is the bulbs heat has caused burning to the assembly and dulls the projected light. There was a reimbursement some for California owners but not nationwide. Complete assembly replacements are needed and cost will be about $1300-$1500. We have to turn on high beams to see to drive at night…very unsafe.

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving the headlights were dim. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 85,560.

The low beam headlights provide very little illumination. Driving this vehicle at night is a safety hazard due to low light illumination. As a result, I use the high beams for better illumination coverage at night or under low light conditions. This problem is progressive and has degenerated over time. The vehicle was taken to a dealership and local repair shop. Replacing the headlight assembly was the final solution from both mechanics ($2000 repair) which is temporary as the problem will reoccur. The low beam reflective lamp housing is scorched or deteriorated due to high halogen bulb heat. I was not involved in any accidents concerning this issue. Driving this vehicle with the low beams on is like having no lights on at all.

Headlights are so dim that you cannot see to drive at night or after dusk. I have to use the high beams in order to drive at night, so I drive with the high beams, then other drivers are flashing their lights at me to dim my lights, I can’t believe there is no recall on this problem because if there is a safety problem, it would be driving at night and not being able to see where you are going. I also noticed that of all the complaints about this year, make and model, 90% of all complaints were this same problem. Come on nhsta recall this problem!

The contact owns a 2014 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the headlights dimmed, causing the contact to not see the road ahead. The contact was pulled over by the police on three separate occasions because the headlights failed to illuminate as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.