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2010 Cadillac Srx
Common Problems

Ranked from 183 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

11 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Brakes Fail Randomly

    128complaints
    Safety riskOther

    The brakes fail randomly, causing the brake pedal to go to the floor and the vehicle to roll backwards, posing a safety risk.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Headlights fog up with moisture and dim

    40complaints
    High severityOther

    Headlights become foggy with moisture inside, reducing visibility at night.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Engine Stalls at Idle

    25complaints
    High severityEngine

    The engine stalls at idle, requiring the gas pedal to be pressed to restart, causing the vehicle to idle erratically.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 10V223000

  4. 4

    Stability control and traction control warning lights illuminate

    16complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Stability control and traction control warning lights frequently illuminate, indicating potential electronic system failures.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Suspension issues causing vehicle to sway and vibrate

    16complaints
    High severitySuspension

    Suspension problems cause the vehicle to sway, vibrate, and potentially lose control at various speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 21V473000, 14V571000

  6. 6

    Airbag system malfunction

    5complaints
    Safety riskOther

    Airbags deploy unexpectedly without an accident, causing injury.

  7. 7

    Rear hatch opening unexpectedly

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Rear hatch opens unexpectedly, causing damage to the vehicle and its contents.

  8. 8

    Engine fire due to electrical system failure

    2complaints
    High severityElectrical

    Engine catches fire due to electrical system failure while driving.

  9. 9

    Engine stall at low speeds due to electrical issues

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls at low speeds, such as 15 mph, due to electrical system failures.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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    Related recall: 10V223000

  10. 10

    Headlight assembly failure due to condensation and moisture

    2complaints
    High severityOther

    Headlights fail due to condensation and moisture, reducing visibility at night.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Instrument cluster failure leading to loss of critical instrument readings

    2complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The instrument cluster fails, causing the loss of critical instrument readings like fuel gauge, speedometer, and tachometer.

    $300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2015 Cadillac Srx2016 Cadillac SrxAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.