MYRModel Year Report

2008 Cadillac SRX

▲ Better than typical
2008 Cadillac SRX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:17.769Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac SRX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2014: 389 complaints 2014 2015: 442 complaints 2016: 168 complaints 2016 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2008: 47 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004216
2005122
200668
200752
200847
200927
2010474
2011446
2012416
2013393
2014389
2015442
2016168
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.

CRASH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED 30 FEET AWAY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081119

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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I got into an accident and my airbags did not go off

NHTSA ODI report, 20231211

WE WERE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHEN THE ENGINE MADE A VERY LOUD, HARSH NOISE AND BEGAN RACING AT A HIGH REV.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140728

Also filed under STRUCTURE and ENGINE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

STRUCTURE 15%

15% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and frame and members.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 ' 70 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201201

Also filed under STEERING

ROLL OVER AND ROOF CRUSHED CAUSING SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURY. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080629

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Cadillac SRX is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.