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2009 Cadillac Srx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Cadillac Srx are lower than the model-year median of 192.

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

23 reports with mileage · 4 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.

  • Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports3 injury reports

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

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46,762 miles · Aug 30, 2016
Vehicle Speed Control

TL* 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 DIAG…

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TL* 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 ODI #10899424

130,073 miles · Nov 18, 2015
EngineVehicle Speed Control

TL* 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 ODI #10794674

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2015
Vehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

TL* 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 AWA…

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TL* 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 ODI #10702817

88,126 miles · Jul 31, 2014
Electrical SystemVehicle 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 …

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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10617857

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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