2010 Cadillac SRX engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 60 complaints for the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 12 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 11 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle was purchased approximately one month before this incident and was represented as inspected. While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly exploded near the exhaust area. The engine then began smoking and caught fire. The brakes did not work, and the doors locked, preventing the driver from pulling over normally. The driver had to jump out of the moving vehicle while it was on fire in order to save her life and the lives of her daughter.
The timing chain loosens and causes the engine to fail. Average cost of this repair is $2,100 at 88,000 miles. This is a known issue for this engine and previous years were recalled for the same issue.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Cadillac SRX
- Lighting 226 complaints
- Electrical system 70 complaints
- Suspension 47 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 42 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Body & structure 24 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints