Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Cadillac SRX has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 47 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Visibility 7 complaints
- Structure 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
Of the 47 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 47 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Cadillac SRX has no NHTSA recalls and a limited number of owner complaints, primarily focused on the power train and airbags. With only 47 complaints, reliability assessment is limited but mixed. The absence of recalls signals potential stability, yet the concentration of certain issues warrants a closer look.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $100–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations
- Brake inspections
- Cooling system flush
- Transmission service
- Air filter replacement
- Battery check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Airbag warning light
- Intermittent electrical issues
- Poor visibility
- Unresolved dashboard warnings
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.