How many engine complaints does the 2011 Cadillac SRX have?

NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints for the 2011 Cadillac SRX, which is 8% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2011 Cadillac SRX?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2011 Cadillac SRX.

At what mileage do 2011 Cadillac SRX engine problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 90,000 miles.

What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2011 Cadillac SRX?

Owners describe stalling at low speeds, hesitation when accelerating, sudden unexplained speed loss, and in one case smoke with a fire near the engine.

How does the 2011 SRX compare to other years for engine complaints?

The 2011 SRX had 36 engine complaints (8% share), lower than 2010's 66 complaints (14% share) but similar to 2013's 37 complaints (9% share).

2011 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints for the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 8% of its 446 total complaints for the year. No engine-related recall is on file, and median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 36; 8% of 446
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden stalling or engine dying while driving at speeds as low as 20 to 25 mph, sometimes recurring multiple times.
Several describe hesitation or bogging down when accelerating, especially when merging or entering traffic at 40 to 50 mph.
Some report the vehicle suddenly loses speed on its own, dropping from around 50 mph to 20 mph with stability and power reduction warning lights on.
One owner reported smoke and heat coming from under the vehicle near the engine, with a fire noted at 94,000 miles.
One complaint mentions a mass flow sensor failure diagnosed by the dealer as the cause of accelerator hesitation.
One owner referenced NHTSA recall campaign 11v595000 related to the automatic transmission when describing a stalling issue.

When 2011 Cadillac SRX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 22, 2011, latest Jul 16, 2024.

36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jul 2024; peak Jan 2015 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by SRX model year

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

201066 (14%)
201136 (8%)
201226 (6%)
201337 (9%)
201411 (3%)
201514 (3%)
20165 (3%)
20191 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Cadillac SRX have?: NHTSA lists 36 engine complaints for the 2011 Cadillac SRX, which is 8% of the 446 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2011 Cadillac SRX?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2011 Cadillac SRX.
At what mileage do 2011 Cadillac SRX engine problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints for this issue is 90,000 miles.
What kind of engine problems do owners report on the 2011 Cadillac SRX?: Owners describe stalling at low speeds, hesitation when accelerating, sudden unexplained speed loss, and in one case smoke with a fire near the engine.
How does the 2011 SRX compare to other years for engine complaints?: The 2011 SRX had 36 engine complaints (8% share), lower than 2010's 66 complaints (14% share) but similar to 2013's 37 complaints (9% share).