2008 Cadillac SRX Problems
Compared with other Cadillac SRX years
Fewer complaints than typical for this model
0/100 0.1× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 0.1× that of a typical Cadillac SRX year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 15 of its 47 complaints were filed by the end of 2010.
- Most reported part: Transmission and drivetrain (11 complaints, median 70,000 mi).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 47filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles, 41 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 17 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Cadillac SRX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2008 Cadillac SRX. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 11 complaints (23% of the total), followed by visibility (9) and air bags (8). 41 of the complaints include a mileage, and 39% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 69,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1,000 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 91 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 36 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 8 Cadillac SRX model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 0 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags8 17%
- Electrical system7 15%
- Brakes6 13%
- Other or unknown6 13%
- Body and structure6 13%
- Engine5 11%
- Equipment2 4.3%
Also reported: Exterior lighting (2), Steering (2), Fuel system (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “One sunday, I drove the vehicle to the grocery store, parked and couldn't get the keys out of the ignition and the vehicle would not go all the way into park. I took the car to the dealer and it was fixed but the key will still get stuck from time to time and I have to put the car in neutral and then slam it into park in order to get the key out of ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10595890, filed 2014-06, 70,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “At night I can't see out my window it's very dark and my headlights are very dim making it very hard to see at night. I have to put my high beams on to see. Also my strong is hard to turn when I'm trying to reverse or park but sometimes it's fine like their isn't anything wrong and when I'm when I'm driving it's fine. My horn and everything on my steering wheel stopped working all of a sudden. I went to my car in the morning to turn it on and my heated steering wouldn't work the cruise control no buttons worked plus my horn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184624, filed 2019-03, 152,000 milesAir bags: “We were stopped at a traffic light, when the engine made a very loud, harsh noise and began racing at a high rev. Even with brakes fully applied, we were propelled into the intersection; tried to jam the gear shift into neutral, but could not in time. We were struck from the left front and the vehicle was knocked onto the right side. Minor injuries, treated and released at the emergency room. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10616872, filed 2014-07, 28,000 milesElectrical system: “So just bought this crossover, which is more like a short SUV, or a really sturdy and stout station wagon; with 98,000miles 9n it. So there must've been an issue with the air bags because I was cleaning under the front seats and while doing so, k I locked a resistor wrapped in electrical tape off of some wires and even since my service airbag light has been on, not to mention there are wires cut that I need relieve go to the air bags as well. All that I was fine with. …”
NHTSA complaint #11173758, filed 2019-02, 102,196 milesMileage when problems were reported
39% of the 41 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13,876 and 102,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Cadillac SRX. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX · sedan RWD/AWD | not rated | 4 / 4 | — | — | 4 · 17.9% risk |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2008 Cadillac SRX version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX 2WD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| SRX 2WD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| SRX AWD | 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 14 | 22 | 17 | $3,950 |
| SRX AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,500 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Cadillac SRX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,000 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025Other or unknown. New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11017783May 29, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will find Diagnostic…
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
Other model years of the Cadillac SRX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 169 | 47,500 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 23 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2015 | 443 | 50,500 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2014 | 390 | 58,500 | 2 | 5 | 19 | 36 · Typical | Falling |
| 2013 | 393 | 60,000 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 69 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 417 | 73,000 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 65 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 447 | 76,000 | 7 | — | 20 | 72 · More | Falling |
| 2010 | 474 | 74,850 | 6 | — | 21 | 85 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 27 | 53,000 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 47 | 69,000 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2007 | 52 | 74,000 | 1 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 68 | 77,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 122 | 75,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 216 | 67,644 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Cadillac SRX model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2008 Cadillac SRX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2008 Cadillac SRX is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 11 complaints (23% of the total), followed by visibility with 9.
Has the 2008 Cadillac SRX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Cadillac SRX get?
The EPA rates the 2008 Cadillac SRX (SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Cadillac SRX reported?
Among the 41 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 69,000 miles and the middle half falls between 13,876 and 102,000 miles; 39% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.