MY HEADLIGHTS KEEP GETTING DIMMER AND DIMMER AS TIME GOES ON. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES, BUT I STARTED NOTICING AT LEAST 5,000 MILES AGO THAT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT THAT IT APPEARED AS IF I BARELY HAD ANY HEADLIGHTS SHINING IN FRONT OF ME. I WOULD TURN THEM OFF AND ON AGAIN, THINKING THEY WERE OFF BUT COULD BARELY TELL THE DIFFERENCE. WHEN I TURN CORNERS, I COULDN'T SEE W…
2016 cadillac SRX lighting problems
moderate 94 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 14 most recent
The low beam lights on our 2016 Cadillac SRX are extremely dim and very dangerous to drive at night. This is a know issue and there have been numerous class action Law suits regarding the issue. P.lease help to make my wife's commute to work safer Thanks
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night at various speeds, the headlights were extremely dim, causing the contact to not see the road clearly. The contact mentioned that the hi-beam was used to see the road while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assemblies needed to be replaced. The vehicle w…
At night, headlights do not come on. Only daytime running lights come on. You cannot see properly without headlights.
MY 2016 SRX CADILLAC. THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS ARE SO DIM THAT I CAN NOT DRIVE AT NIGHT. IT'S NOT SAFE. I CAN NOT SEE AT ALL ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. I READ THERE WAS A SETTLEMENT AND A REIMBURSEMENT OVER THIS BUT THAT I MISSED THE DEADLINE FOR IT. I NEVER KNEW OR RECEIVED ANYTHING IN THE MAIL ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE THAT WAS HAPPENING TO CALL SRX CADILLACS. NOT JUST MINE
Headlights are too dim. Known issue in this car.
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 INTER…
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the roadway became difficult to see. The contact stated that upon inspection, he noticed condensation inside the headlamp housings. As a result, the headlights became foggy. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. T…
2016 CADILLAC SRX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SAFETY FLAW WITH THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT SYSTEM. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THE HEAD LIGHT ASSEMBLY REPLACED. *JS
The contact owns a 2016 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the headlights were very dim. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2016 cadillac SRX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 94 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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