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2009 Cadillac SRX: common problems and reliability
One of the best SRX years.
The best Cadillac SRX year. All SRX years
27 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2009 SRX?The 2009 Cadillac SRX has 27 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and power train.
Safety record for the 2009 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Cadillac SRX vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other SRX years only. How we score it
Is 2009 a good year for the SRX?
Across the 13 SRX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2009) to 474 (2010). With 27 complaints, the 2009 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
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