The 2008 Cadillac SRX has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 47 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 47 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Cadillac SRX. VISIBILITY issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Visibility6

02Air Bags5

03Power Train5

04Service Brakes3

05Structure3

47 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac SRX Fuel Economy

15–17mpg combined

13-15city

20-22hwy

$2,600-$3,850/yr

Across 4 configurations, the 2008 Cadillac SRX returns 15–17 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S6)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city20 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S6)

15mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city20 hwy~$3,850/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Cadillac SRX

34States

33%in top 3

13% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

TXTexas

7513%

FLFlorida

7313%

MIMichigan

346%

ILIllinois

295%

GAGeorgia

244%

OHOhio

244%

NCNorth Carolina

224%

DCWashington DC

193%

WAWashington

183%

PAPennsylvania

183%

OKOklahoma

163%

AZArizona

143%

CACalifornia

143%

INIndiana

132%

MN12

DE11

VAVirginia

112%

NJNew Jersey

112%

KYKentucky

112%

MOMissouri

112%

MD10

TN10

CO8

NV7

WI7

NE6

NY6

MA5

AL5

NH5

OR5

LA5

ID3

KS3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Cadillac SRX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2008 Cadillac SRX a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Cadillac SRX. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Cadillac SRX?

You'll get between 15 and 17 MPG combined from the 2008 Cadillac SRX, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2008 Cadillac SRX?

VISIBILITY problems top the list with 47 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.