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#BS-2009-CADSRX-4F49

2009 Cadillac Srx

Based on reports from 31 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
31
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
1,068
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 31 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

tailgate lift doesnt work with remote

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

service brakes and brake assist

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

unintended acceleration

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

4 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
7
30–60K
7
60–90K
1
90–120K
4
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 53K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain4 (13%)
Speed Control4 (13%)
Engine4 (13%)
Airbags4 (13%)
Traction Control System2 (6%)
Steering2 (6%)
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly1 (3%)
Seats1 (3%)

2009 Cadillac Srx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Cadillac Srx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Cadillac Srx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Cadillac Srx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2009 Cadillac Srx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
09
3
10
3
13
4
14
8
15
3
16
2
17
3
18
1
19
1
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Cadillac Srx. Recent trend: stable.

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The worst model year for the Cadillac Srx is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.

2009 Cadillac Srx vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

31

Class avg

220

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 31 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2009 Cadillac Srx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Cadillac Srx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Cadillac Srx is related to the drivetrain, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Cadillac Srx reliable?
The 2009 Cadillac Srx has 31 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Cadillac Srx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Cadillac Srx have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2009 Cadillac Srx according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Cadillac Srx problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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