NHTSA has 474 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Cadillac SRX[1]. The biggest group names the exterior lighting, with 225 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first. These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, and one complaint can name more than one part.
- Exterior Lighting. 225 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe weak low beams, headlights that go dark, and moisture getting into the housing.
- Electrical System. 69 complaints[5]. Owners describe dash lights going out while driving, a car that would not start, wipers that stopped working, and a key fob warning that kept showing up.
- Engine. 60 complaints[6]. Owners describe the engine stalling at low speed, a loss of power on the road, and sudden surges forward.
- Suspension. 47 complaints[7]. Owners describe squeaks when turning, a car that veered on the highway, and worn or broken parts at the wheels.
- Power Train. 46 complaints[8].
- Unknown Or Other. 29 complaints[9].
- Structure. 24 complaints[10].
- Brakes. 24 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 SRX is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Rear (21V473), June 2021. About 380,498 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Suspension › Rear (14V571), September 2014. About 290,241 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust (14V447), July 2014. About 414,333 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission (11V595), December 2011. About 8,789 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid (10V450), September 2010. About 3,459 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Engine And Engine Cooling (10V223), May 2010. About 547 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
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, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 |
| SRX AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive[18] | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 |
| SRX AWD, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive[19] | 15 / 22 / 18 | $4,550 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD/AWD[20] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 16.4% |
How 2010 compares with other years
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 474 complaints and 6 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 13 model years listed, 12 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 0 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (27) and the most are for 2010 (474)[3]. 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 2010 SRX?
The complaint record for this model year is sizable, at 474 complaints in total[1]. Exterior lighting stands out as the biggest group by a wide gap[2]. Some complaints mention crashes, fires or injuries, though no deaths are reported[1]. This year also has recalls on file, listed in the Recalls section above[3]. If you are shopping for one, check headlights, dash lights and engine behavior on a test drive, and confirm the recall work was done.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
- Exterior lighting has the largest group of complaints[2]. Electrical system[5] and engine[6] follow it among the groups we cover.
- How many complaints does the 2010 Cadillac SRX have?
- NHTSA has 474 owner complaints on file[1].
- Does the 2010 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
- Yes, recalls are on file for this year[3]. They are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
- How is the gas mileage of the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
- See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 474 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Cadillac SRX (21 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 23 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 225 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (6 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 79,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac SRX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for SRX 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 69 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 53,575). NHTSA vehicle records
- 60 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 47 complaints name the suspension component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 80,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 46 complaints name the power train component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 29 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the structure component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 24 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 99,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V473, filed June 24, 2021: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V571, filed September 19, 2014: Suspension › Rear. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V447, filed July 23, 2014: Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 11V595, filed December 20, 2011: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V450, filed September 30, 2010: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist › Power Steering Fluid. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 10V223, filed May 25, 2010: Engine And Engine Cooling. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for SRX AWD, 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for SRX AWD, 2.8L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 16.4%. NHTSA vehicle records