2009 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.
- 6 of its 27 complaints were filed by the end of 2011.
- Most reported part: Air bags (5 complaints, median 76,000 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
- 27filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles, 23 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
- 18 mpgcombined, 3.6L 6-cyl RWD · 15 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Cadillac SRX (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2009 Cadillac SRX. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by engine (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 23 of the complaints include a mileage, and 48% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 53,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1,070 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 86 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 bags5 19%
- Engine4 15%
- Other or unknown3 11%
- Steering2 7.4%
- Brakes1 3.7%
- Electrical system1 3.7%
- Fuel system1 3.7%
- Seat belts1 3.7%
Also reported: Seats (1), Body and structure (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “At 9:00 pm et on 20-nov-2012 I was driving 20 minutes to my home from my in-laws at ~30 MPH in monroe, ohio when my airbags malfunctioned. The car was towed to camargo Cadillac's body shop for repairs the morning of 21-nov-2012. Both a specialist from state farm (my insurance) and the inspector hired by GM declared that the airbags malfunctioned. Gm?s representative inspected the vehicle on 03-dec-2012 and the report was received at GM on 12-dec-2012. It was not until 19-dec-2012 that GM approved paying for the repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621011, filed 2014-08, 76,000 milesEngine: “The car serge's all the time, the motor sounds like a diesel when you start it for about 10 seconds then goes away. Had the oil changed and did everything I and the mechanics could do and it is still there. The key keeps getting stuck and hard to start. This Cadillac SRX only has 82k miles and this has been going on for over 25k miles. Guess I just never need to by a Cadillac again.”
NHTSA complaint #10730795, filed 2015-06, 68,642 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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 complaint #11163289, filed 2018-12, 10,400 milesVehicle speed control: “Was driving to work.reduced vehicle power light came go.continued to drive vehicle.parked car at work.came out to go home. Light was off.half way home light came on again.made it home.was going to take car to dealer but light never came on again.other day was on way to work light came on again,an stayed on.took car to dealer,he said it was sensor at gas pedal.had to replace whole assy. And wire harness.cost 1042.00.car is only 5 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #10617857, filed 2014-07, 88,126 milesMileage when problems were reported
48% of the 23 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,399 and 76,000 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 2009 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 2009 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 | 23 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 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 2009 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. 1,070 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…
- 11017868Apr 11, 2025Steering. This service bulletin provides a procedure to flush and bleed power steering system to correct a power steering noise or fluid leak concern that is caused during extremely low temperatures.
- 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…
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 2009 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2009 Cadillac SRX as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Cadillac SRX is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (19% of the total), followed by engine with 4.
Has the 2009 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 2009 Cadillac SRX get?
The EPA rates the 2009 Cadillac SRX (SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 15 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Cadillac SRX reported?
Among the 23 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 53,000 miles and the middle half falls between 36,399 and 76,000 miles; 48% 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.