2010 Cadillac SRX electrical system problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2010 Cadillac SRX — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 27, 2026
“I am not a mechanic so I don’t know what All I know is what I like I experienced and when I was driving down the road, my Cadillac shut off like it had no power to it no power steering no lights no dash lights no warning lights or nothing pulled over my car will not start back up I had to have it…”
filed Jul 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 15 | 9% |
| 2015 SRX | 44 | 10% |
| 2014 SRX | 39 | 10% |
| 2013 SRX | 52 | 13% |
| 2012 SRX | 32 | 8% |
| 2011 SRX | 40 | 9% |
| 2009 SRX | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 SRX | 7 | 15% |
| 2007 SRX | 7 | 13% |
| 2006 SRX | 11 | 16% |
| 2005 SRX | 22 | 18% |
| 2004 SRX | 36 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Cadillac SRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.