Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

446 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
50

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 16transmission slipping 11
A recent report: Transmission cable and roll away not right gear

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11707162 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
222

Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

electrical shorts 32premature wear 10
A recent report: The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and…
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The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and any incoming vehicles.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11727193 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Minor
37

Most reports here involve loss of braking.

loss of braking 29sudden stalling 2
A recent report: I’m sending in this complaint which is a common problem with the Cadillac SRX. The ABS breaks go soft when activated. I have no breaks , the breaks go to the floor. This is so dangerous. Now I have…
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I’m sending in this complaint which is a common problem with the Cadillac SRX. The ABS breaks go soft when activated. I have no breaks , the breaks go to the floor. This is so dangerous. Now I have to turn the car off and pump the breaks. This sometimes take a whole day to get the breaks back. Why isn’t this a recall??

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11645906 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
59

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

loss of steering 12premature wear 5
A recent report: I received a flyer that my Cadillac was included in the urgent Rear Toe Link Safety Recall, so I took it to the local Cadillac dealership in Ridgeland, MS. My 2011 Cadillac SRX had the same warnings…
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I received a flyer that my Cadillac was included in the urgent Rear Toe Link Safety Recall, so I took it to the local Cadillac dealership in Ridgeland, MS. My 2011 Cadillac SRX had the same warnings on my dashboard that were included in the flyer that I received. The warning lights and message were Service StabiliTrak, and my car chimed in combination with the message and the lights stayed on while I drove. When at the dealership, I was told that they were locating the part, and would let me know if they were able to service my car that day. Not long afterwards, I was told that they were able to locate the part and my car could be serviced today for the Rear Toe Link safety recall. The shuttle took me home a while later and once I received a call back from the dealership that my car was ready for pick up, I returned back to the dealership. I then received my key and paperwork at the checkout counter and my car was driven back to me. The car was still on so I drove it back home, parked in my garage and turned it off. After 30 minutes, I started my vehicle and the same warning lights and message to Service the StabiliTrak, as well as the chiming were still on my dashboard as if the part was never replaced. When I spoke with the dealership service representative and the service manager later on, both men told me that the message warnings on my car and on the flyer about the Rear Toe Link Safety Recall had nothing to do with the Rear Toe Link Safety Recall. They said that I would have to pay a diagnostic fee to determine the cause for the message/chimes which could be other things. None of this information was on my checkout paperwork or discussed with me when I picked up my car that same day. At this point, I don't trust the information told to me over the phone and I don't trust if I pay for a diagnostic test, they would be honest to say that it was because of the safety recall. I'm questioning the actual service or if the part was replaced at all.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11731617 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
14

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 10 mention a crash, 13 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 11airbags deploying unexpectedly 1
A recent report: I was in an accident 2 weeks ago where 0 airbags were deployed. I swerved to miss an elk, traveling about 55-60 mph, tapped it on the passenger front side and made me spin out and collide with a rock…
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I was in an accident 2 weeks ago where 0 airbags were deployed. I swerved to miss an elk, traveling about 55-60 mph, tapped it on the passenger front side and made me spin out and collide with a rock wall on the driver side. The whole front driver side was affected and driver door couldn’t be opened. 0 airbags deployed, message displayed “service airbags”. No message was ever displayed prior to accident. Car was deemed total loss by Progressive. There is a police report and car is in Progressive’s possession.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11524297 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
36

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

fluid leaks 14electrical shorts 3
A recent report: The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof fractured without impact. The fractured panoramic sunroof glass fell in on the…
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The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof fractured without impact. The fractured panoramic sunroof glass fell in on the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,741.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11621601 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
28

Most reports here involve fluid leaks.

fluid leaks 3software faults 2
A recent report: There were recalls on this vehicle. I just purchased and trying to get assistance.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11664447 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 446 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2026, roughly 29 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.