Buy or Bust? 2013 Cadillac SRX High Miles Review

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[@user-vu1qw5ey3u]

2014 200,000 miles and the biggest repairs were a control arm and a wheel bearing. Pretty remarkable car, and probably the single best SUV deal available right now. Incredibly undervalued

[@alanarmstrong2413]

December 15, 2023: Just bought 2013 SRX FWD - 142,000 miles. Took to Caddy Dealer and had them do bumper to bumper diagnostic. Came back with laundry list... Tie Rod End loose, Battery bad - corroded terminals and leaking... Front brakes almost metal on metal, four electronic Modules way behind in revisions and coolant system needs flush and clean... $3300 total estimate... Brought home and checked battery compartment. Battery tagged 11/2022 and minimal corrosion, so cleaned up connections - amt paid: $12 for a terminal cleaning tool. Then costed out doing the tie rod ends, brakes and alignment: For me to do - $394 (parts and tools needed to accomplish job) plus would then have to get alignment (~$100). Local (reputable) shop will do all, including coolant flush for ~$600.00. Leaves me with the modules programming and... everything currently seems to be working fine, so, FU Cadillac Dealer... I also found battery compartment cover (which also houses the ECM) damaged... clips all broken off. So, ordered a new one ($29) and will install myself. Also replaced the windshield wiper cap and got a new cover for the rear windshield wiper, along with new hood nozzles for the front washers. Otherwise, car is in great shape, rides amazing and everything works as should. Have not heard any clanking or rattling from the timing chains and am quite happy so far with the beast. Black on black and looks amazing. Even the headlights are OK. Paid $9999.00 and think I got a deal! Stylin!

[@Gatnor]

2013. 155500 miles. Rides like new. Love it!

[@rexlaymon12]

Had ours 7 years love it

[@stellargreg4481]

Love my 2013 SRX w/70,000 miles. I upgraded the radio and HMI and now I have the 2.5 CUE system with Android Auto and Car Play.

[@joegreen8687]

How did you do that? I’m picking up a 2011 CTS today

[@stellargreg4481]

@joegreen8687 What I did will not work in that car. It has a totally different system. Good luck.

[@coigna]

I have a 2013. How did you do that?

[@dspaulson54]

Just bought an extremely clean and low mileage 2013 SRT because of your video! Thanks! 57,000 miles 👍

[@autohitman]

How is it so far? I’m about to do the same in the next day or two. Going to test drive this afternoon.

[@dspaulson54]

Put about 300 miles on it so far and love it! My only concern is there are so many bells and whistles on this thing that I will not be able to fix myself as a shade tree mechanic. Mostly interior things. But overall drives just like my 2021 Denali Canyon.

[@happilyengleafter]

I really love this car. It’s been really good to us.

[@madeintexas3d442]

Amazing and informative video. This really helps me out alot.

[@LARRYMOCNIK]

I have a 2014, love the car...replaced the Cue screen(under ext warranty)....only issue I have is the blind spot that the A pillar causes!!!!

[@TopLineRacer]

That is a good point. The A pillars are huge and in the way.

[@areiaswilliams2691]

Great video. Thanks a bunch. I have a 2010 SRX that's on her last keg.... it's 2024, so I'm blessed for 14 years. I really love this car, so I'm looking to get a 2015/2016 SRX. Will definitely make sure the issues you listed are not a problem. Thank you so much.

[@mrsterling5306]

Have an 11 SRX, Drives really nice. Just changed the hub bearings on both sides at 130k miles. Regardless of what the bottle says, change your synthetic oil every 5K miles🙂.

[@shorttrackaction.8217]

Excellent video & thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@apieceofdirt4681]

Where do I begin………. My wife and I bought a 2011 SRX4 in October 2020. It only had 34,280 miles on it so we bought it from the local Cadillac dealer and purchased a 2 year extended warranty……which was THE best decision I’ve made. Within the first year of ownership the sunroof clogged and blew out the back auto liftgate. That alone was an almost $3,500 repair. I only had to pay $200 for the sunroof repair guy to come out and unclog the drains. The next issue was with the sunroof shade. It got so wet that it came off its track and started buckling so that had to be replaced at over $900 out of my own pocket. THEN, the navigation screen wouldn’t go down and turn off after I turned the car off and opened the drivers door so that was about another $1,700 that the extended warranty took care of. Then the drivers power window stopped working and that was another relay switch repair at around $1,300 cost that the extended warranty paid for. Then the warranty expired when I started noticing the carpet on the drivers side was wet! Soaking wet! Come to find out there’s 4 drains for the sunroof. 2 up front 2 in the back. You’d think that the first time I got this fixed that the repair guy would clear and clean all of the drains but NOPE! He cleared the back drains that blew out my rear tailgate and left the front drains partially clogged and unattended to so I had to get that fixed because it also blew out the electronics under the drivers seat and that repair was well over $2,200. My tire pressure sensors went out on the front 2 wheels so I got that fixed then all of a sudden my check engine light started coming on intermittently over the next month. The remote start stopped working so I’m thinking “now wtf is wrong with this thing!” I took it in 5 days before Christmas of last year and the dealership called me up the following morning and said “I hate to tell you this but your timing chain needs to be replaced!” I’m thinking to myself “how bad can it be?”………………..it was a $4,458.18 repair!! I was done! I wanted to drive that damn thing off a cliff, cut my losses and get something else!! But the damn thing only has 52,300 miles on it! I love the SRX. It rides and handles really good it has a great 5.1 surround sound system in it but I’ve got to sell the thing and let someone else pay the repair bills. I’ve kept up on all of the maintenance but I just think this thing was built on a Monday morning when the GM mechanics were sobering up from the weekend! I hate saying it but my dumbass bought a lemon!

[@susanmalloch9375]

So sorry to hear you had such trouble with your 2011. My 2012 is starting to have other issues (103,000 miles) but I really like the car and want to keep it for a few more years. We’ll see how it goes….

[@apieceofdirt4681]

@@susanmalloch9375 Good luck and safe travels with yours! 👍

[@rickjohns8394]

I'm not saying. I will never have problems with my 2016 Cadillac. But I love it very much. I have not had any problems except the heated seats don't work but the touch For the heated seats comes on as if it does want to work. So I will take it to a shop but. Keep in mind let God is the one that Enabled me a "green" light to purchase this car and I am very grateful! Learning to put God first in any financial endeavor is a must!

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

I've always liked the look of those!

[@TopLineRacer]

Me too, distinctly cadillac and a lot less boring than some of the other luxury suv's

[@madeintexas3d442]

Im about to pick up a 2012 of one of these for a really good price. I will definitely listen to that timing chain. It seems like it would be perfect for me especially since it only has 80k miles and its 8k with the only issue being minor hail damage.

[@just_in_time5518]

Great review bud!

[@TopLineRacer]

Thank you!

[@marc31415]

i own a 2004. i live near 2 junk yards....there are an abundance of 1st Generation SRX. a constant flow cheap replacement parts.

[@user-nr3to8or5q]

I have a 2010 and everything that they say that could go wrong with it has gone wrong with it LOL but when it's all fixed and new parts it's really fun to drive knock on wood the only thing I haven't replaced on this car the timing chain. Basically everything else has been replaced transmission suspension stereo started going out so I kicked the amp underneath the dashboard ain't went back on and it went back off I took it apart and sprayed the fittings with electrical spray put it back in and we're off to the races again with sound LOL

[@jeffreyerickson6766]

He's a good dude.

[@danielb-c9100]

I like the first generation, especially the redesign one. What the redesign interior with the noise star with the noise star?

[@jimpatnode4445]

Just found this video. Your the 1st one I've found that digs in. Have you had to deal with the driver seat module replacement? I just bought a 2014 with this issue not mentioned.

[@TopLineRacer]

That's not one that I have had an issue with. I'm guessing it would need a new (or used) module and then likely programmed at the dealer but I'm just going off past experience with similar things.

[@plightfoot8491]

The only problem with these other than minor are the prices the dealers charge for any repairs I suggest adding extended warranty for any car these days

[@JunakZenaku]

I had a 2014 srx that got totaled. So I bought my 2013 SRX Fwd luxury model last year and I have to say it’s a solid ride . I really like the sport mode option in manual mode . MY only complaint is I wish I had the awd especially in the rain ,mud . Also definitely headlights suck buy new after market ones that are better. Oil those seals and clear those drains on the sunroof or it will leak if it rains a lot . The 2013 has room for spare tire in back but the 2014 and up don’t . 2014 was basically the same car besides few minor upgrades. I will be buying another again and hopefully the new xt5 because the are pretty dope .

[@richarddeal7584]

Just bought a 2014 158k miles well priced replaced front wheel bearings… and lift gate driver side hydraulic arm then pump which coming from Charleston SC was totally rusted. Sea air exposure I guess but love the vehicle

[@scotttee369]

I own one, great car!

[@kenmacinnis8361]

Hey, where did you guys go??

[@alejandraaragon6850]

How do you stop the water coming in? I have that problem

[@goldsilverjunkie]

Soon im going to have a budget of $8,000. Cash hard earned money. Which one sounds good to buy. Cadillac srx Acura mdx Ford escape or edge. I dont drive much only work and back home. Now i drive a 2008 honda crv with 220.000 miles and its telling me to put it down soon 😅

[@MaverickVR402]

Where did you go?!???

[@jimhart821]

Headlights have a recall.

[@susanmalloch9375]

I only WISH the headlights had a recall. There was one for a while but no longer. On the other hand, if you are good at working on cars, you can replace the parts yourself. Look for YT videos for instructions. I love my 2012 and will miss it when I have to replace it.

[@JunakZenaku]

Do they now ?

[@ryanshawgeneration2704]

Why was the Cadillac SRX downgraded to a compact crossover SUV when it was redesigned?

[@on-site4094]

Don’t forget the haldex fluid & filter

[@makevet6531]

What`s the difference between the 3.0 vs the 3.6? Some sources said the 3.0 is less prone to timing chain problems. I`m just about to make the call between 2012 3.0 and 2013 3.6 and I lean towards 3.0(!) it felt really good driving it.

[@TopLineRacer]

The 3.0 and the 3.6 are pretty similar but personally I'd go for the 3.6, just because of the significant power increase. I like the dash update in the 2013 as well. The infotainment system in the 2012's feels pretty old at this point.

[@makevet6531]

I thought of replacing that infotainment system with an Android tesla style screen anyways. Thanks for the answer @@TopLineRacer

[@cr2158]

Your better off 3,0 but the 3,6 has little more power but more issues with timing chain that's what my mechanic says

[@shawnmoon4914]

So my question is is a 200,000 miles still okay for me to buy

[@user-ku9gt9hp2b]

I have the 2013 srx and I love it. The issue I'm having is the dim headlights are so dim, I can only see about 10 feet in front of me. I have to drive with my brights on. Any suggestions please

[@krakookify]

Google it. We replaced our lights and it made a huge difference in our 2013 SRX. Best. Vehicle. Ever.

[@PM-wc1lp]

I bought LEDs. There are katana brand, 5000k if I remember correctly. I have a separate headlight harness wired to the battery, but not sure if you need it with LEDs, it was already there. The LEDs do have little fans on them, so I left the back covers off and partly covered the opening with a sandwich bag.

[@donjones3620]

Is this for sale?

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

I have a 2015 cadillac srx4 which is throwing a P182E fault code. Has anyone experienced this issue Symptoms: when I shift from park to drive and step on the gas it goes slow but the engine rpm is up then the transmission kicks in

[@chadforman5666]

Yes, I occasionally have an issue like that as well. (I also have a 2015).

[@andrewmcdougal5051]

No new videos ?

[@nope-mz8qq]

From what iv heard, the 3.6 is the engine that has the timing chain issues. I have a 2011 3.0 (one owner) which has had a trasmission control module issue and headlights had condensation, but going on 150k km with the timing chain is still going. It burns fuel like its 1960, but a very comfortable car and a joy to drive.

[@cr2158]

Your right I have 2011 also 3,0 its more reliable o think than the 3,6

[@user-vu1qw5ey3u]

you both have it backwards, the revised 3.6 2013-2016 is incredibly solid@@cr2158

[@ronalddreszel4352]

My buddy and i replaced the screen on his wife's and the touch screen sill not working she even took it to the dealer and still nothing any ideas?

[@TopLineRacer]

My best guess is that the second screen is also defective

[@ronalddreszel4352]

@@TopLineRacer Its funny the dealership couldn't get it to work either

[@PM-wc1lp]

Try another screen. My first replacement turned grey color.

[@normanboseman8903]

I'm 6'1, can I fit in this? My son has 2008 CTS and I fit comfortable. Thinking about buying an SRX for myself. Do recommend for a tall person?

[@motofunk1]

Easily. These cars have a ton of leg room and some have adjustable pedals.

[@motofunk1]

Also, these were marketed as the front seat area being wider than the rear seat area, kind of a V shape to the car. While not dramatic, it is true. The front feels more like a SUV not Compact SUV.

[@jasonbenjamin9371]

I'm 6'3 and I actually put the seat a little closer because all the way back gives me too much room. No issue at all.

[@johnbollok5586]

My srx is the biggest piece of shit I've ever owed the only thing it's good for is starting a bon- fire.

[@dhharris32]

Not a midsize crossover it's a compact like it's cousin terrain

[@harambetidepod1451]

Nikki Haley lol

[@robinfuller747]

I would recommend doing more v videos but start doing some crazy stuff and make it funny... But two idiots do cars... So things like trying to weld... Then run a competition to sell the project..with a,legal disclaimer

[@user-dl5hs2ez9p]

Too bad they are so low above the head.

[@Yfffffz]

I want to know that If I need to remove my Cadillac's AFS warning light, which fuse should I unplug？🥹🥹