YearToAvoid

2009 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

8/100

#12 most-complained of 13 SRX years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2009 Cadillac SRX has 27 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 8 out of 100 — #12 highest of 13 SRX model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (7 complaints, 26% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 3 injuries.

Complaints
27
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16.5
13.5 city / 21 hwy

Top 2009 Cadillac SRX problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine7 (26%)
  2. Airbags5 (19%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain4 (15%)
  4. Brakes3 (11%)
  5. Steering2 (7%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (7%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (7%)
  8. Electrical System1 (4%)
  9. Fuel System1 (4%)
  10. Other1 (4%)
2009 Cadillac SRX complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2009Sep 2010May 2013Mar 2015Nov 2015Aug 2016Aug 2018Aug 2020
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2009 to Aug 2020; peak Nov 2015 (4).

2009 Cadillac SRX recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2009 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
Premium
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.

2009 compared with other SRX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’19
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Good1752116.5
2008Good3347016.5
2009Good827016.5
2010Avoid1004746 !19
2011Avoid834467 !19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Cadillac SRX a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Cadillac SRX ranks #12 of 13 among SRX model years (Complaint Index 8/100, verdict: Good). It has 27 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Cadillac SRX?
The most reported problem areas are engine (7 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 53,000 miles.
Does the 2009 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Cadillac SRX in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Cadillac SRX?
EPA rates the 2009 Cadillac SRX at 16.5 MPG combined (13.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.