2009 Cadillac SRX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 15%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,126miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2009 Cadillac SRX, 15% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,126 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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac SRX. While driving at 30 MPH, the reduce engine speed warning message illuminated which caused the vehicle to decelerate to 5 MPH on the highway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,073.”
NHTSA complaint #10794674, filed 2015-11, 130,073 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the reduce engine speed warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact also stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,762.”
NHTSA complaint #10899424, filed 2016-08, 46,762 miles“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. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10702817, filed 2015-03Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2009 Cadillac SRX
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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