Complaints
71
Crashes
10
Fires
2
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2008 Cadillac Srx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:95,956 mi
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:62,999 mi
#37 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:84,097 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Cadillac Srx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 | 2 | — | 95,956 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 62,999 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 84,097 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | 1 | — | 62,575 mi | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | 29,068 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,956
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,999
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,097
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,575
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,068
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2008 Cadillac Srx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Cadillac Srx reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2008 Cadillac Srx has 71 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Cadillac Srx?
Top reported problems: Airbags (7 complaints, avg 95,956 mi); Electrical Faults (7 complaints, avg 62,999 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 84,097 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Cadillac Srx?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,664 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Cadillac Srx?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Cadillac Srx include 10 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Cadillac Srx have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2008 Cadillac Srx as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2008 Cadillac Srx?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Srx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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