2008 Cadillac SRX
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.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2008: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 216 |
| 2005 | 122 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 474 |
| 2011 | 447 |
| 2012 | 416 |
| 2013 | 393 |
| 2014 | 390 |
| 2015 | 443 |
| 2016 | 169 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
26% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
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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, 2008-11-19
Air bags
19% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing side/window and frontal.
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I got into an accident and my airbags did not go off
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-11
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, 2014-07-28
Also filed under Structure and engine
Electrical system
15% · 7 reportsVisibility
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.
Structure
15% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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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, 2020-12-01
Also filed under Steering
Roll over and roof crushed causing severe spinal cord injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2008 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.