KnownCarProblems2008 Cadillac Srx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Cadillac Srx, most often about the transmission (23% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 12th of 14 Srx model years by number of complaints.
Complaints47
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported1
Injuries reported5
Most common 2008 Cadillac Srx problems
Transmission
11 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
One sunday, I drove the vehicle to the grocery store, parked and couldn't get the keys out of the ignition and the vehicle would not go all the way into park. I took the car to the dealer and it was fixed but the key will still get stuck from time to time and I have to put the car in neutral and then slam it into park…
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Srx. The contact received notification of a customer service satisfaction campaign regarding a throttle positioning sensor. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated with the engine reduced power error message on the vehicles…
Visibility and wipers
9 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 59,500 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
Driving home slowly, 25 MPH, the moonroof shattered. Fortunately,the glass was caught by the sun fabric screen, however, it was extremely distracting and frightful. There were no prior cracks, wear marks, nor signs of wear, nor fallen objects. This could have caused a terrible accident.
I was driving my Srx back to work on airport rd in waterford michigan at 40mph. There was no traffic within view of me when all of the sudden my sunroof exploded dropping glass all over my interior and myself. I was unharmed other than a few very small pieces scratching my arm. I looked on the internet to find that…
Air bags
8 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…
The contact owns 2008 Cadillac Srx. The contact stated that after her daughter arrived home and parked the vehicle inside the garage, several warning lights started flashing on and of. Her daughter attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local…
Electrical
7 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
One sunday, I drove the vehicle to the grocery store, parked and couldn't get the keys out of the ignition and the vehicle would not go all the way into park. I took the car to the dealer and it was fixed but the key will still get stuck from time to time and I have to put the car in neutral and then slam it into park…
So just bought this crossover, which is more like a short SUV, or a really sturdy and stout station wagon; with 98,000miles 9n it. So there must've been an issue with the air bags because I was cleaning under the front seats and while doing so, k I locked a resistor wrapped in electrical tape off of some wires and…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 9,500 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
While in a locked garage overnight the middle glass panel of the sunroof shattered and tossed glass pieces all over the top of the car and the garage floor on both sides of the car. Nothing had dropped or hit the roof panels that would have caused it to shatter.
We were stopped at a traffic light, when the engine made a very loud, harsh noise and began racing at a high rev. Even with brakes fully applied, we were propelled into the intersection; tried to jam the gear shift into neutral, but could not in time. We were struck from the left front and the vehicle was knocked onto…
Brakes
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 104,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
Brakes failed completely. Fluid leaked from severely corroded brake lines. Luckily, I was on a 25mph rd near home. Barely stopped with full pressure on pedal. I was headed for highway and am very lucky it didn't happen there. Gm brake line corrosion is a scandal. 30 years in car business and I never saw this on any…
Brake line burst due to corrosion, line from master cylinder to ABS modulator, during panic braking situation while driving in the rain. Vehicle came within inches from rear ending a small car full of people. As a previous owner of a 2000 chevrolet silverado, of which I had a similar experience, and subsequently…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 102,000 miles.
So just bought this crossover, which is more like a short SUV, or a really sturdy and stout station wagon; with 98,000miles 9n it. So there must've been an issue with the air bags because I was cleaning under the front seats and while doing so, k I locked a resistor wrapped in electrical tape off of some wires and…
Srx was driven earlier in the day without incident. Parked at home, then 6 hours later car door opened and panoramic sunroof main panel exploded, the shattered glass was caught by the retractable headliner.
Engine
5 complaints · 11%Leased vehicle from Cadillac dealer in mobile al in oct 2007. Had problems right away gauges would quit working. Dealer said couldn't repeat problems. May 2008 moving to tx, while attempting to enter I-10 from rest stop, engine quit running, no power steering, or brakes. Managed to get off road. After 5 minutes…
We were stopped at a traffic light, when the engine made a very loud, harsh noise and began racing at a high rev. Even with brakes fully applied, we were propelled into the intersection; tried to jam the gear shift into neutral, but could not in time. We were struck from the left front and the vehicle was knocked onto…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2008 Cadillac Srx recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2008 Cadillac Srx
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac Srx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (11 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); visibility and wipers (9 complaints, typically around 59,500 miles); air bags (8 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac Srx have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Cadillac Srx. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2008 a bad year for the Cadillac Srx?
- It is 12th of 14 Srx model years by number of complaints, with 47 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.