The best and worst Cadillac SRX years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Cadillac SRXs old enough to judge (2005–2016), the 2006–2009 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2010 has the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2016 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2010 Cadillac SRX · 92.8 per 10,000 sold (1.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Water leaks and seals, typically around 66,500 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Cadillac SRX · 26.8 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 125,150 miles.
2007 Cadillac SRX · 18.2 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Rear differential and axle, typically around 106,102 miles.
2008 Cadillac SRX · 22.9 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 102,000 miles.
2009 Cadillac SRX · 11.9 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 76,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Cadillac SRX year: 65.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Cadillac SRX?
Among Cadillac SRXs old enough to judge (2005–2016), the 2010 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 92.8, about 1.4× a typical Cadillac SRX year.
What is the best year for the Cadillac SRX?
The 2009 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Cadillac SRXs from 2005–2016: 11.9, against 65.4 for a typical year. The 2006–2008 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
The most-reported problem on the 2010 Cadillac SRX is water leaks and seals, typically around 66,500 miles.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.