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2008 Cadillac SRX: common problems and reliability
One of the best SRX years.
47 owner complaints, most about power train. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 SRX?The 2008 Cadillac SRX has 47 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Cadillac SRX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other SRX years only. How we score it
Is 2008 a good year for the SRX?
Across the 13 SRX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2009) to 474 (2010). With 47 complaints, the 2008 SRX sits below the model's median of 218.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and maintenance history.
Owner insights cover all generations of the SRX. See the full SRX owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used SRX listings typically run $6,900–$12,283 across 2007 to 2016 model years.
Other SRX model years
Compare every SRX year side by side to see how 2008 ranks against the rest.
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