2009 Cadillac SRX

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2009 Cadillac SRX
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:10:40.396Z

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac SRX Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2009 highlighted. 2004: 216 complaints 2004 2005: 122 complaints 2006: 68 complaints 2006 2007: 52 complaints 2008: 47 complaints 2008 2009: 27 complaints 2009 2010: 474 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 416 complaints 2012 2013: 393 complaints 2014: 387 complaints 2014 2015: 442 complaints 2016: 168 complaints 2016 2019: 1 complaints 2019
2009: 27 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004216
2005122
200668
200752
200847
200927
2010474
2011446
2012416
2013393
2014387
2015442
2016168
20191

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 27 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

4 of 27 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CRASHED INTO A STORE, AND STRUCK ONE PERSON. THE PERSON STRUCK BY THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150331

POWER TRAIN

4 of 27 total reports mention: power train.

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CAR SHUTTERS AND BUCKS AT SPEEDS AROUND 39-55 , NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND I TRIED MULTIPLE TIMES TO CONTACT CADILLAC WITH NO HELP AT ALL ! THE DEALER I DEALT WITH CLOSED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT NOTICE !

NHTSA ODI report, 20181224

ENGINE

4 of 27 total reports mention: engine.

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MY TIMING CHAIN FAILED AT 70,000ML, THERE IS A SB-10043857-3386 BULLETIN NO:11340B :DATE:JULY 2012 THAT SHOULD COVER MY VEHICLE FOR FREE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT. GM DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE ISSUED THIS SB.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180821

AIR BAGS

4 of 27 total reports mention: air bags.

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PASSENGER AIR BAG DOES NOT COME ON WITH PASSENGER IN SEAT: 9/23/2010 SAME;10/11/2010 SAME10/102011 SAME SUPPRESSION MODULE REPLACED;6/202012 PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS IN THE OFF POSITION 3/12/2013 PASSENGER AIR BAG IS IN THE OFF POSITION...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130419

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2 of 27 total reports mention: traction control system.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2009 Cadillac SRX — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (4 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2015

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Cadillac SRX reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac SRX?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2009 Cadillac SRX have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.