2011 Cadillac SRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 447 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Cadillac SRX. The most-reported areas: Exterior Lighting (198), Suspension (63), Service Brakes (41).
Key takeaways
- 447 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 17 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 21 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 198 | 44% |
| Suspension | 63 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 41 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 40 | 9% |
| Power Train | 36 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 7% |
| Structure | 26 | 6% |
| Engine | 25 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 | 3% |
| Wheels | 13 | 3% |
| Steering | 13 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Cadillac SRX SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-11
Experiencing repeated inner wear on rear tires only after N212340980 Safety Recall - Rear Toe Link Separation was performed. New set of Michelan Cross Climate 2 tires installed two months prior to recall. Approximately 17,000 miles after recall, rear tires presented severe inner wear with cords exposed. Rear tires rep...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-16
I received a flyer that my Cadillac was included in the urgent Rear Toe Link Safety Recall, so I took it to the local Cadillac dealership in Ridgeland, MS. My 2011 Cadillac SRX had the same warnings on my dashboard that were included in the flyer that I received. The warning lights and message were Service StabiliTra...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-03-26
The low beam headlights are useless for night driving. The operator is required to run high beam during any night time or low light operation. This creates a safety issue for both the operator and any incoming vehicles.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.