2011 Cadillac Srx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Cadillac Srx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 575
- 172 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- 189 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 23 reported crashes · 33 injuries · 1 fire
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#871
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+378
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2009-2013
+302
median 274 complaints in 614 records
Top component share
33%
Exterior Lighting: 189 complaints
What owners report fails — 2011 Cadillac Srx
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 189
- SUSPENSION 59
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 38
- SERVICE BRAKES 35
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 32
7 recalls on record for the 2011 Cadillac Srx
- NHTSA 21V473000 · 2021 · SUSPENSION:REAR A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V571000 · 2014 · SUSPENSION:REAR Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 14V447000 · 2014 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of th
- NHTSA 11V595000 · 2012 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION OUT OF GEAR, RESULTING IN NO MOTION OR THE SHIFTER MAY INACCURATELY I
- NHTSA 10V623000 · 2011 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Cadillac Srx units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Cadillac Srx reliable?
NHTSA has 575 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Cadillac Srx and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (189 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Cadillac Srx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Cadillac Srx?
Owners most often report problems with: exterior lighting (189), suspension (59), electrical system (38), service brakes (35). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Cadillac Srx?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.