Most common 2008 Cadillac SRX problems
Share of the 47 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Cadillac SRX complaints by model year
Best SRX years: 2009, 2008, 2007. Years to avoid: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2012. Compare all years →
What 2008 Cadillac SRX owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of a customer service satisfaction campaign regarding a throttle positioning sensor. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated with the engine reduced power error message on the vehicles instrument panel. The vehicle taken to the dealer for a diagnoses, however the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the accelerator pedal-positioning sensor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. ....updated 07/05/16
Tl contact owns a 2008 Cadillac SRX. While shifting from drive into park at 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated forward. The vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle, and eventually stopped 30 feet away. There were no injuries. Through online research, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 08V527000 (power train:automatic transmission) for the 2004 SRX, which was identical to the failure with his vehicle. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 11,000.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
While driving on our driveway, (no trees, rocks, debris, etc) the center portion of the moonroof imploded into the car. The shade was pulled trapping most of the glass shards from entering the vehicle. Nothing could have possibly hit the glass and I was traveling 5 MPH or less, coming to a stop at the end of our driveway. I have read many complaints online of this occurring and think it is a manufacturer defect as this portion of the glass covers the motors/mechanism that controls the moonroof. The temperatures were not extreme and the car had not been driven prior to the incident. We have owned the vehicle for almost 3 years and are now concerned about the other 2 glass roof panels being defective as well. A very unnerving experience and we are just thankful no one was injured, but could see the potential for injury.
At night I can't see out my window it's very dark and my headlights are very dim making it very hard to see at night. I have to put my high beams on to see. Also my strong is hard to turn when I'm trying to reverse or park but sometimes it's fine like their isn't anything wrong and when I'm when I'm driving it's fine. My horn and everything on my steering wheel stopped working all of a sudden. I went to my car in the morning to turn it on and my heated steering wouldn't work the cruise control no buttons worked plus my horn. On top of that I had my car re alligned because it kept feeling wobbly and it didn't work.
Air bags
The contact owns a 2008 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated and the horn became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns 2008 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that after her daughter arrived home and parked the vehicle inside the garage, several warning lights started flashing on and of. Her daughter attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle would not restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to the local dealer delaware Cadillac (1606 pennsylvania ave, wilmington, de 19806) to be diagnosed. The failure was diagnosed as an issue with the air bag system. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000.
2008 Cadillac SRX engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | RWD | 15 / 22 / 17 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 14 / 22 / 17 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 13 / 20 / 16 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 13 / 20 / 15 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX a good car?
Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 SRX rates better than average: 86% fewer complaints than a typical year of the SRX at the same age. It is one of the best SRX years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?
The transmission & drivetrain — 11 complaints, 23% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (9) and air bags (8).
How many recalls does the 2008 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Cadillac SRX. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Cadillac SRX?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2008 and 2007. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015, 2014, 2013, 2010 and 2012. See the full Cadillac SRX years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Cadillac SRX problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 69,000 miles; 39% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.