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. Owners most often flag transmission failure: complete destruction, slipping, shifting problems, torque converter shudder. described as a $3,800+ repair. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Cadillac SRX vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 SRX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2009) to 416 (2012). With 27 complaints, the 2009 SRX sits belowthe model's median of 393.
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.
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and maintenance history. The second-generation model (2010-2016) is frequently described as a significant reliability and financial liability, with very…
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Used SRX listings typically run $8,444–$13,205 across 2010 to 2016 model years.
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