2008 Cadillac SRX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Cadillac SRX, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,008 miles.
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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac SRX. While driving at night the headlights were inadequate to view objects outside of the vehicle including mailboxes, vehicles, or animals that may be on the road. This failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that the headlights meet federal requirements and no remedy is available. The failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 5400. Updated 04/16/08 the consumer stated the lights are factory set and sealed and can't be adjusted. The consumer stated fluid still leaking from rear differential. Updated 04/16/08”
NHTSA complaint #10222395, filed 2008-03, 15 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 98 | 58% |
| 2015 | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 | 266 | 68% |
| 2013 | 217 | 55% |
| 2012 | 233 | 56% |
| 2011 | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEquipment
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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