2011 Cadillac SRX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 9%of 447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,764miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 9% of the 447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,764 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was parked in my driveway and opened the door and found about 3 inches of water on both the drivers and passenger side. I felt the side panels, under dash, top of dash, headliner, windows and all were dry. The seats and the middle column compartment felt damp. I looked online and found there were complaints of the drain tubes leaking. As the week went on I noticed the car was starting to get mold. It got so bad I couldn't drive the car because it was making me ill with breathing issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11323441, filed 2020-05, 70,000 miles“There is water all over the floor of my 2011 Cadillac SRX luxury edition and its from the sunroof. The water got into my electrical and now my trunk won't open and the floors won't dry. The vehicle was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #11290199, filed 2019-12, 64,000 miles“My sunroof has had leaky drains on both sides and caused over $3,000 in repairs. I believe the 2012 was recalled but not the 2011. It stopped my car from driving appropriately, the trunk would no longer open, and the car alarm to alert for robbery of the vehicle while driving. This caused me to have to replace my pumps on the driver side of the car and the computer / electrical system. This repair cost close to $2,000. Then about 14 months later; the passenger side sunroof leak occurred and caused flooding on the passenger side of my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219865, filed 2019-06, 35,000 miles“This is the 2nd time for this repair... The back hatch won't lift, the sunroof won't open, the backup camera is foggy, and the door locks won't engage when the vehicle is put in gear. Once again, the motor that runs all of these things has gotten water in it and has burnt up. First time repair....$2300. This time, I don't have the final total yet, but I think they saw me coming. Considering that my car is always parked under cover, my opinion is that this is a flaw with the way the car is made. …”
NHTSA complaint #10933780, filed 2016-12, 98,000 miles“The headlights - low beam - are the worst. I've been driving for over 40 years. When I complained to the dealership (crestview Cadillac - west covina, ca) that they were so bad I believed it is dangerous to drive at night, they said they didn't get any complaints from other drivers! I have to use my high beams all the time to be safe. I have had passengers tell me I don't have my headlamps on!! It's a very real problem. I have found several complaint pages on line. I believe they should do a recall on these cars and fix the problem. If I go to after market, I'm afraid ill nullify my warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10491536, filed 2013-01, 45 milesRelated recalls
- 11V149000Mar 4, 2011General motors is recalling certain model year 2011 buick lacrosse and cadillac srx vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2011, Buick Lacrosse 2011
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 9% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 39 | 10% |
| 2013 | 52 | 13% |
| 2012 | 32 | 8% |
| 2011 | 40 | 9% |
| 2010 | 69 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 15% |
| 2007 | 7 | 13% |
| 2006 | 11 | 16% |
| 2005 | 22 | 18% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2011 Cadillac SRX
198 complaintsSuspension
63 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsWheels
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology