Worst 2011 Cadillac Srx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Suspension Failures
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Cadillac Srx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 189 | 1 | — | 74,933 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 59 | 3 | — | 96,058 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 38 | — | — | 62,009 mi | |
| Brakes | 35 | 1 | — | 68,841 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 29 | 1 | — | 57,442 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | 1 | 90,291 mi | |
| Body Structure | 18 | 2 | — | 61,425 mi | |
| Airbags | 17 | 11 | — | 88,435 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 15 | — | — | 98,375 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | — | — | 74,750 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 13 | — | — | 63,841 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 11 | — | — | 61,001 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 82,198 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 97,360 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 76,297 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 6 | — | — | 74,241 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 19,008 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 6,233 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Cadillac Srx
7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,249,284 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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, ÂTHEFT PROTECTION. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAY COME OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION BRACKET.
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.
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.
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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2011 Cadillac Srx — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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