The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac SRX · 2009
2009 Cadillac SRX. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 10,250 and 37,000 miles. Median 11,505, from 5 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
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Traction control system | 33% |
| Visibility | 17% |
| Seats | 17% |
| Tires | 17% |
| Airbags | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 1070
Cadillac filed 1070 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Hard brake pedal on cold start at high altitudes (install auxiliary vacuum pump)
- No forward or reverse at launch, output shaft broken - keywords inoperative move no
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | 15 / 23 / 18 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 22 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 13 / 20 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S6) | 4Wheel or AWD | 13 / 20 / 15 | Premium | $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.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 139K |
| Timing chain & engine | 3 | 78K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 68K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 3 | 49K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 32K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 16K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 12K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 8K |
Nearby model years
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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