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All cars · Cadillac SRX · 2008

2008 Cadillac SRX. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints17NHTSA, first 3 years

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,000 and 37,000 miles. Median 11,000, from 15 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain29%
Body structure29%
Visibility24%
Airbags18%
Equipment & accessories12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
1730100

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 1001

Cadillac filed 1001 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • 2-3 upshift slip or flare
  • Dtc p0756, p0796, p2714, p2723, tcc shudder or harsh engagement, harsh shifts, water in…
  • Axle fluid seeping or leaking from rear axle vent (install rear differential hose and vent)

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S5)RWD15 / 22 / 17Regular$3,650
3.6L 6-cylAuto (S5)4Wheel or AWD14 / 22 / 17Regular$3,650
4.6L 8-cylAuto (S6)RWD13 / 20 / 16Premium$4,850
4.6L 8-cylAuto (S6)4Wheel or AWD13 / 20 / 15Premium$5,150

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2004–2009 Cadillac SRX, 2.7M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical4139K
Timing chain & engine378K
Heat, A/C & blend door168K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition349K
Oil changes & service232K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors216K
Fuel pump, filter & tank112K
Transmission & shifter28K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20051382222,999Suspension
2006–922,043Visibility
2007–1122,543Transmission & drivetrain
2008–17–Transmission & drivetrain
2009–620,237Traction control system
2010824651,094Electrical
2011684656,905Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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