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2008 Cadillac Srx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Cadillac Srx are lower than the model-year median of 192.

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

41 reports with mileage · 6 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

6 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

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152,000 miles · Mar 6, 2019
Exterior LightingSteeringVisibility/wiper

AT NIGHT I CAN'T SEE OUT MY WINDOW IT'S VERY DARK AND MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON TO SEE. ALSO MY STRONG IS HARD TO TURN WHEN I'M TRYING TO REVERSE OR PARK BUT SOMETIMES IT'S FINE LIKE THEIR ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG AND WHEN I'M WHEN I'M DRIVING IT'S FINE. MY HORN AN…

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AT NIGHT I CAN'T SEE OUT MY WINDOW IT'S VERY DARK AND MY HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE AT NIGHT. I HAVE TO PUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON TO SEE. ALSO MY STRONG IS HARD TO TURN WHEN I'M TRYING TO REVERSE OR PARK BUT SOMETIMES IT'S FINE LIKE THEIR ISN'T ANYTHING WRONG AND WHEN I'M WHEN I'M DRIVING IT'S FINE. MY HORN AND EVERYTHING ON MY STEERING WHEEL STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WENT TO MY CAR IN THE MORNING TO TURN IT ON AND MY HEATED STEERING WOULDN'T WORK THE CRUISE CONTROL NO BUTTONS WORKED PLUS MY HORN. ON TOP OF THAT I HAD MY CAR RE ALLIGNED BECAUSE IT KEPT FEELING WOBBLY AND IT DIDN'T WORK.

NHTSA ODI #11184624

15 miles · Mar 26, 2008
Exterior LightingPower Train

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INADEQUATE TO VIEW OBJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING MAILBOXES, VEHICLES, OR ANIMALS THAT MAY BE ON THE ROAD. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AND…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INADEQUATE TO VIEW OBJECTS OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING MAILBOXES, VEHICLES, OR ANIMALS THAT MAY BE ON THE ROAD. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS MEET FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS AND NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5400. UPDATED 04/16/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIGHTS ARE FACTORY SET AND SEALED AND CAN'T BE ADJUSTED. THE CONSUMER STATED FLUID STILL LEAKING FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL. UPDATED 04/16/08 *TR

NHTSA ODI #10222395

Official recalls

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No recalls in this snapshot.

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NHTSA investigations

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No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.