What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?

Power train complaints lead the list, followed by air bags. Visibility and electrical complaints come next.

Does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have recalls?

The by-year fact shows 0 recalls in our data. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.

How many miles does the 2008 Cadillac SRX last?

We do not have a mileage estimate. The complaint data shows power train problems at a median mileage given in the Power Train group.

What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Cadillac SRX?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

2008 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX reliable?

Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict.

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX^[1]. 6 of them mention a crash^[1].

47owner complaints^[1]

15–17MPG combined (EPA)^[2]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners reported problems in several areas, and these groups had the most complaints.

Power Train. 11 complaints^[3]. In the stories we read, owners describe fluid leaking from the differential, a car that rolled when shifted toward park, and a key that stuck in the ignition.
Air Bags. 8 complaints^[4]. Owners describe the passenger air bag switching itself off, side air bags going off after a bump, and a warning light that came on before the car stalled.
Visibility. 7 complaints^[5]. Owners describe sun glare bouncing off shiny dash trim, and sunroof glass that broke without any impact.
Electrical System. 7 complaints^[6]. Owners describe gauges that quit, a parking assist feature that shut off by itself, and an engine that died while driving, leaving the car without power help for steering and braking.
Structure. 6 complaints^[7]. This group has the most crash reports in the list.
Brakes. 6 complaints^[8].
Unknown or other. 6 complaints^[9].
Engine. 5 complaints^[10].

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2008 SRX^[11].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[2]	15 / 22 / 17	$3,950
SRX 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive^[12]	13 / 20 / 16	$5,150
SRX AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[13]	14 / 22 / 17	$3,950
SRX AWD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[14]	13 / 20 / 15	$5,500

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
4 DR RWD/AWD^[15]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	17.9%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
SRX 4DR SUV RWD V6^[16]	195 in	72 in	68 in	117 in	4,165 lb
SRX 4DR SUV RWD V8^[17]	195 in	72 in	68 in	117 in	4,301 lb

How 2008 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each SRX model year. The 2008 is highlighted^[11].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	216	7
2005	122	3
2006	68	3
2007	52	1
2008	47	0
2009	27	0
2010	474	6
2011	447	7
2012	417	3
2013	393	5
2014	390	2
2015	443	4
2016	168	2

NHTSA's counts for the SRX show 47 complaints and 0 recalls for 2008^[11]. Among the 13 model years listed, 1 have fewer complaints than 2008 and 11 have more^[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (27) and the most are for 2010 (474)^[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2008 SRX?

The 2008 Cadillac SRX has a moderate pile of owner complaints, 47 in all^[1]. The power train and air bag groups lead the list^[3]^[4]. No deaths were reported in these complaints^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so check the recall list on this page and have a mechanic look at the differential, air bag system and electrical system before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?: Power train complaints lead the list^[3], followed by air bags^[4]. Visibility and electrical complaints come next^[5]^[6].
Does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have recalls?: The by-year fact shows 0 recalls in our data^[11]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX reliable?: Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict.
How many miles does the 2008 Cadillac SRX last?: We do not have a mileage estimate. The complaint data shows power train problems at a median mileage given in the Power Train group^[3].
What is the gas mileage of the 2008 Cadillac SRX?: See the fuel economy section on this page.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Cadillac SRX

2004 216 complaints, 7 recalls
2005 122 complaints, 3 recalls
2006 68 complaints, 3 recalls
2008 this page
2010 474 complaints, 6 recalls
2011 447 complaints, 7 recalls
2012 417 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 393 complaints, 5 recalls
2014 390 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 443 complaints, 4 recalls
2016 168 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Cadillac SRX

Other Cadillac models from 2008

2008 Cadillac CTS 175 complaints, 2 recalls

All Cadillac models

Similar cars from 2008: suvs

2008 Subaru Tribeca 30 complaints, 9 recalls
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara 42 complaints, 2 recalls
2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser 124 complaints, 9 recalls
2008 Toyota Highlander 602 complaints, 12 recalls
2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 8 complaints, 5 recalls
2008 Toyota Sequoia 67 complaints, 8 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX (6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
EPA rating for SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
11 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,825). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 70,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the structure component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,182). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 104,500). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 102,000). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac SRX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for SRX 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for SRX AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 22 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for SRX AWD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 20 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR SUV RWD V6: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 4,165 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR SUV RWD V8: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 4,301 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2008 Cadillac SRX: problems, recalls and fuel economy