2009 Cadillac SRX problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2009 Cadillac SRX is among the quieter years of the SRX on NHTSA's books: 31 complaints (88% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across airbags (5), transmission (4), and speed control (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
31
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2009 compare to other SRX years?
What are the most common 2009 Cadillac SRX problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 5 | 16% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 4 | 13% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 4 | 13% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 4 | 13% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | ▼ down |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — flat |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Other | 1 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 CADILLAC SRX. ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND STRUCK ME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY INSPITE OF EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME WAS BENT, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD, CRASHED INTO A STORE, AND STRUCK ONE PERSON. THE PERSON STRUCK BY THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE…”
“MY TIMING CHAIN FAILED AT 70,000ML, THERE IS A SB-10043857-3386 BULLETIN NO:11340B :DATE:JULY 2012 THAT SHOULD COVER MY VEHICLE FOR FREE TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT. GM DOES NOT WANT TO HONOR THE REPAIR EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE ISSUED THIS SB. PLEASE HELP. MY VEHICLE IS MANUFACTURED IN 2009 IN MEXICO…”
“CAR JERKS AND SHUDDERS HEAVILY WHEN ACCELERATING AT 2000 RPM OR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. CHANGED TO NEW DRIVE SHAFT, TRANSMISSION REBUILT BUT NOTHING WORKS. IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. IT HAPPENS AT HIGHWAYS.”
“WAS DRIVING TO WORK.REDUCED VEHICLE POWER LIGHT CAME GO.CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE.PARKED CAR AT WORK.CAME OUT TO GO HOME. LIGHT WAS OFF.HALF WAY HOME LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN.MADE IT HOME.WAS GOING TO TAKE CAR TO DEALER BUT LIGHT NEVER CAME ON AGAIN.OTHER DAY WAS ON WAY TO WORK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN,AN…”
2009 Cadillac SRX — common questions
Is the 2009 Cadillac SRX reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 31 NHTSA complaints, below the typical SRX year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2009 SRX problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (5 complaints), transmission (4 complaints), speed control (4 complaints).
Does the 2009 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Cadillac SRX.
Which Cadillac SRX years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the SRX years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2015, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among SRX years belongs to 2019.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.