Cadillac SRX

2008 only

52 classified complaints

2008 Cadillac SRX have 52 classified complaints on record for that year specifically. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 102,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac SRX report for every year combined.

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What breaks, and when — 2008 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 10 complaints

Median onset: 102,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 8 complaints

Median onset: 69,000 miles.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 4 complaints

Median onset: 115,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 4 complaints

Median onset: 7,900 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 3 complaints

Median onset: 77,591 miles.

Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 3 complaints

Median onset: 84,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 3 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008 model year. See the full Cadillac SRX report for every year and full specs/safety data.