2008 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 11%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Cadillac SRX, 11% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“When driving home from a 2 hour trip in snowy conditions, the car started making a noise from the engine just as we pulled onto our road but no warning lights came on. We did not drive the vehicle and had it towed to the mechanic. The mechanic changed oil and filter and says he doesn't know what is wrong without going through the entire engine to find the problem. Took it to another mechanic who said it is not keeping oil pressure, the camshafts are misfiring and he thinks the timing chain is an issue. They both said it needs a new engine and it has just under 85,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11074129, filed 2018-02, 84,500 miles“Leased vehicle from Cadillac dealer in mobile al in oct 2007. Had problems right away gauges would quit working. Dealer said couldn't repeat problems. May 2008 moving to tx, while attempting to enter I-10 from rest stop, engine quit running, no power steering, or brakes. Managed to get off road. After 5 minutes started again. Dealers in la and tx couldn't duplicate problem. Car continued to quit running off and on. Batteries burned up on two occasions, technicians suspected bad harness but couldn't locate problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586747, filed 2014-05, 7,800 miles“When driving the acceleration is slow to pick up. The engine light came on and when I took it to get check the code p0008 came up. That's when you have an issue with the engine module detecting a problem with the timing between the crankshaft and bank 1 crankshaft.”
NHTSA complaint #11154307, filed 2018-11Related service bulletins
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- 10199244May 24, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic aid procedure to perform inspections to determine if the engine needs to be replaced as opposed to just internal parts for knocking…
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 25 | 6% |
| 2010 | 52 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 | 16 | 13% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2008 Cadillac SRX
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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