2009 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability

31 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2009 Cadillac SRX, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.

One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2009 Cadillac SRX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.

31Complaints
6/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Better year

Where 2009 sits among all SRX years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Airbags 5 complaints (16%)
Transmission & drivetrain 4 complaints (13%)
Speed control 4 complaints (13%)
Engine 4 complaints (13%)
Other 3 complaints (10%)
Steering 2 complaints (6%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Cadillac SRX.

Technical service bulletins

1,068 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2009 Cadillac SRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2009 SRX TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2009peak 8 in 20152020

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2009 Cadillac SRX reliable?

The 2009 Cadillac SRX drew 31 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).

What are the most common 2009 Cadillac SRX problems?

The top reported problems for the 2009 Cadillac SRX are airbags (5 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (4), and speed control (4).

Does the 2009 Cadillac SRX have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2009 Cadillac SRX. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

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.