The 2011 Cadillac SRX has a elevated safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 446 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

446

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

11V1490002011-04-03

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

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.

IF THIS CONDITION AFFECTS THE DEFROST SYSTEM WHEN IT IS REQUIRED, IT MAY DECREASE THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

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21V4730002021-24-06

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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14V5710002014-19-09

SUSPENSION:REAR

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.

Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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11V5950002011-20-12

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY INDICATE THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK WHEN IT IS NOT, ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE CRASH.

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11V3080002011-03-06

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

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.

THE RIGHT REAR OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROTECTED AND SUFFER INJURIES IN CERTAIN FRONTAL AND SIDE CRASHES.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 446 owners have filed complaints about the 2011 Cadillac SRX. EXTERIOR LIGHTING issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Exterior Lighting175

02Suspension36

03Power Train23

04Service Brakes20

05Unknown Or Other18

446 total across 1 model years (2011–2011)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac SRX Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-18city

22-24hwy

$2,200-$3,200/yr

Across 3 configurations, the 2011 Cadillac SRX returns 18–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S6)

20mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

18 city24 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S6)

19mpg

3.0L 6-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S6)

18mpg

2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

16 city22 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2011 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 2011.

2011 Cadillac SRX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2011 Cadillac SRX a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2011 Cadillac SRX. There are 5 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2011 Cadillac SRX?

NHTSA shows 5 recall campaigns for the 2011 Cadillac SRX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2011 Cadillac SRX?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 2011 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 2011 Cadillac SRX?

EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems top the list with 446 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.