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2010 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 7% of the model year's 474 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 99,000 miles, and there is no related recall on file.

Brakes complaints
34
7% of 474
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
99,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal goes soft or spongy and sinks to the floor without fully stopping the car, sometimes recovering after pumping.
  • Sudden loss of braking response while driving, with the pedal needing several pumps before the car slows down.
  • Stabilitrak and ABS warning lights turn on and stay on, sometimes paired with reduced traction or acceleration feel.
  • Power brake booster leaks reported, requiring more pedal force to slow or stop the vehicle.
  • Some owners describe the brake problem appearing alongside other electrical issues such as flickering instrument lights or stalling.

When 2010 Cadillac SRX brake complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 22, 2010, latest Oct 3, 2025.

2010 Cadillac SRX brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2010May 2015Jan 2017Nov 2018Aug 2019Mar 2020Jan 2022
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2010 to Oct 2025; peak Jan 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by SRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201034 (7%)
  2. 201148 (11%)
  3. 201253 (13%)
  4. 201317 (4%)
  5. 201413 (3%)
  6. 201518 (4%)
  7. 20168 (5%)
  8. 20191 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA lists 34 brake complaints for the 2010 model year, which is 7% of the 474 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for brake problems on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
No. NHTSA's records show no related recall tied to these brake complaints.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2010 SRX?
Owner complaints report a median mileage at failure of 99,000 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2010 SRX, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2010 SRX compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 SRX had 34 brake complaints (7% share), lower than 2011 (48, 11%) and 2012 (53, 13%), but higher in count than several later years like 2013 through 2016.

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.