2008 Cadillac SRX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2008 Cadillac SRX has a complaint index of 33, ranking 9th worst out of 13 model years, and carries a Good verdict. It logged 47 complaints, no recalls, and its top problem area is Transmission & Powertrain.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #9 of 13 SRX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 47
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 13.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2008 Cadillac SRX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (23%)
- Electrical System9 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers9 (19%)
- Airbags8 (17%)
- Brakes8 (17%)
- Other8 (17%)
- Engine6 (13%)
- Structure & Body6 (13%)
- Steering2 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended forward movement while shifting into park or applying brakes at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash.
- Some drivers describe the transmission or driveshaft leaking fluid and causing the vehicle to pull to one side at highway speed.
- Several owners say sunlight reflects off the dashboard trim or side glass, creating glare that impairs visibility while driving.
- Owners describe headlights as too dim to illuminate the road at night, with dealers stating no remedy was available.
- Some report the parking assist system randomly shutting off after starting the car, requiring a factory reset to work again.
- A few owners describe water accumulating inside the cabin despite repeated dealer repair attempts, and one reported a sunroof glass panel shattering overnight while parked.
2008 Cadillac SRX recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2008 Cadillac SRX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2008 compared with other SRX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX reliable?
- Compared to other SRX model years, 2008 rates Good, with a complaint index of 33 and 47 complaints logged, ranking 9th worst out of 13 years.
- Does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Cadillac SRX.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?
- Transmission & Powertrain is the top problem area, accounting for 23% of complaints, including reports of the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly.
- Which Cadillac SRX years should I avoid instead of 2008?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2015 are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 100, 83, 92, and 75 respectively, far higher than the 2008's 33.
- At what mileage do 2008 SRX problems typically show up?
- Median mileage at failure varies by system: 70,000 miles for transmission and electrical issues, 108,098 miles for brakes, and 100,000 miles for airbag complaints.