Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Cadillac SRX has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Traction Control System 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 27 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Cadillac SRX has a below-average reliability due to recurring issues with its air bags, power train, and engine. These problems suggest potential high repair costs and downtime.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| power train | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| engine | 100,000–130,000 miles | $1,200–$2,800 | occasional |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| traction control system | 75,000–95,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent engine stalling
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual vibrations during acceleration
- Air bag warning light
- Difficulty in steering control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.