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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
110–25K
525–50K
850–75K
575–100K
9100–150K
3150K+
41 reports with mileage · 6 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
47 reports
9,000 miles · Feb 3, 2009
Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING AND ASSUMED THAT HE STRUCK SOMETHING. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, HE NOTICED FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF HIS GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A LE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PULLING AND ASSUMED THAT HE STRUCK SOMETHING. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, HE NOTICED FLUID ON THE FLOOR OF HIS GARAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE DRIVESHAFT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS; THEREFORE, THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 9,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000. UPDATED 03-09-09 *BF UPDATED 03/13/09. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10257298
9,364 miles · Jan 11, 2009
Structure
WHILE IN A LOCKED GARAGE OVERNIGHT THE MIDDLE GLASS PANEL OF THE SUNROOF SHATTERED AND TOSSED GLASS PIECES ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE CAR AND THE GARAGE FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. NOTHING HAD DROPPED OR HIT THE ROOF PANELS THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED IT TO SHATTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10254629
11,000 miles · Nov 19, 2008
Power TrainCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED 30 FEET AWAY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V527000 (POW…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO PARK AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE, AND EVENTUALLY STOPPED 30 FEET AWAY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V527000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) FOR THE 2004 SRX, WHICH WAS IDENTICAL TO THE FAILURE WITH HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 11,000.
NHTSA ODI #10249356
Mileage unknown · Aug 10, 2008
Visibility
2008 CADILLAC SRX. THE DASH HAS SEVERAL AREAS OF CHROME AND SILVER THAT REFLECT SUNLIGHT INTO YOUR EYES *TR
NHTSA ODI #10237612
1,000 miles · Jun 29, 2008
StructureCrashInjury
ROLL OVER AND ROOF CRUSHED CAUSING SEVERE SPINAL CORD INJURY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10232636
15 miles · Mar 26, 2008
Exterior LightingPower Train
TL*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…
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TL*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 *BF 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 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222395
30 miles · Sep 5, 2007
Visibility
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN SHINED ON THE VENTS AND CREATED A REFLECTION ON THE SIDE GLASS. THE GLARE AFFECTS HIS VISION WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 659.
NHTSA ODI #10201960
Official recalls
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NHTSA investigations
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