2011 Cadillac Srx Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Cadillac Srx.

20102012
Complaints
574
Crashes
23
Fires
1
Injuries
33
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2011 Cadillac Srx Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1189 complaints

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Avg mileage:74,933 mi
Crash-related:1
#259 complaints

SUSPENSION

Avg mileage:96,058 mi
Crash-related:3
#338 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:62,009 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Cadillac Srx.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
189
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
74,933
SUSPENSION
59
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
96,058
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
38
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
62,009
SERVICE BRAKES
35
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
68,841
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
59,765
POWER TRAIN
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,442
ENGINE
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,291
STRUCTURE:BODY
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
61,425
AIR BAGS
17
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
88,435
VISIBILITY/WIPER
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,375
STEERING
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,750
WHEELS
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
63,841
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
82,198
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,360
SEAT BELTS
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
76,297
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
74,241
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
6,233
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STRUCTURE
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,433
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,600
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,699
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,667
SUSPENSION:REAR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,667
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,900
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
109,171
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,500
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
121,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,400

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Recalls for 2011 Cadillac Srx

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,249,284 vehicles.

21V473000SUSPENSION:REAR
~380,498 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.

14V571000SUSPENSION:REAR
~290,241 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

14V447000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
~414,333 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

11V595000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
~8,789 affected

GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 26, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 23, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.

11V308000AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
~47,401 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIRBAGS ARE PROGRAMMED TO TURN OFF THE RIGHT SIDE ROOF-RAIL AIRBAG IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM DETERMINES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS UNOCCUPIED.

11V149000VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
~10,179 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUICK LACROSSE AND CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS". ON THESE VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE IN THE ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL (ECC) MODULE MAY DISABLE THE ABILITY TO ADJUST THE HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM SETTINGS. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE HEATING, COOLING, AND VENTILATION FOR THE VEHICLE.

10V623000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
~97,843 affected

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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