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2010 Cadillac SRX Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 55 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 12% of all complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries reported. Two related recalls (21V473000, 14V571000) cover a rear suspension toe link adjuster that may not have been tightened properly.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
55
12% of 474
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
70,640 mi
Related recalls
2

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of steering control or the vehicle veering left or right without warning, sometimes ending in a crash.
  • Rear tie rod or toe link failure at highway speed causes the vehicle to swerve between lanes with a loud squealing or sparking noise.
  • Front wheel hub bearings reportedly disintegrate or come loose, damaging rotors and brakes and triggering stabilizer or brake warning lights.
  • A rubbing or squeaking noise from the wheels when turning left or right, described as worse in cold weather.
  • Several owners note the vehicle came with an inflater kit instead of a spare tire, leaving them stranded after a tire blowout on the highway.
  • Excessive tire wear paired with vibration and a roaring noise at 50-60 mph, requiring tire replacement and alignment well before expected tire life.

When 2010 Cadillac SRX suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2010, latest Oct 3, 2025.

2010 Cadillac SRX suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month10Mar 2010Jun 2014Jul 2015Apr 2017Jul 2018May 2021Mar 2022Oct 2025
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2010 to Oct 2025; peak Aug 2021 (10).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2010 Cadillac SRX

  1. NHTSA 21V473000Jun 24, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires380,498 vehiclesDo Not Drive

    Suspension:rear

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

    Risk: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the Part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2021. Cadillac and Saab customers may direct questions to Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N212340980.

  2. NHTSA 14V571000Sep 19, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires290,241 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

    Risk: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by SRX model year

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

  1. 201055 (12%)
  2. 201171 (16%)
  3. 201245 (11%)
  4. 201321 (5%)
  5. 201420 (5%)
  6. 201531 (7%)
  7. 201618 (11%)
  8. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA list for the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
NHTSA lists 55 complaints in this area for the 2010 SRX, which is 12% of the 474 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Cadillac SRX suspension?
Yes. Recall 21V473000, reported in 2021, and recall 14V571000, reported in 2014, both cover the rear suspension toe link adjuster, which may not have been tightened properly and could result in a loose toe link. The 2021 recall includes a do-not-drive advisory under certain warning light conditions.
At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2010 SRX?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 70,640 miles.
Did the suspension problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries associated with suspension, wheel, and tire complaints for the 2010 SRX, with no fires reported.
How does the 2010 SRX compare to other model years for this problem area?
The 2010 SRX had 55 complaints (12% share), lower than the 2011 SRX's 71 complaints (16% share) but higher than later years such as 2013 with 21 complaints (5% share).

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.