2008 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
71 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 15/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 70,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2008 Cadillac SRX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2008 sits among all SRX years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 60 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 73,796 miles. Half of those reports fall between 28,000 and 112,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX.
Technical service bulletins
998 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX reliable?
The 2008 Cadillac SRX drew 71 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 15/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2008 Cadillac SRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2008 Cadillac SRX are transmission & drivetrain (12 complaints), other (10), and visibility & wipers (9).
At what mileage do 2008 Cadillac SRX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2008 Cadillac SRX problems around 73,796 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 28,000 and 112,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.