2010 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

52Engine complaints

11%Of all 474 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING214 · 45.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM66 · 13.9%

ENGINE52 · 11%

SUSPENSION44 · 9.3%

POWER TRAIN40 · 8.4%

Share of the 474 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2010 Cadillac SRX overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CADILLAC SRX. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10651092 — filed 10/29/2014

“WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. I HAVE TO EITHER UNDO THE BATTERY OR TAKE THE FAN FUSE OUT…”NHTSA complaint 10643454 — filed 10/08/2014

“IN JANUARY, WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR WITH CHILDREN IN IT, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED. LUCKILY, THE CAR BEHIND ALSO STOPPED AND HELPED…”NHTSA complaint 10509494 — filed 04/24/2013

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Cadillac SRX have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2010 Cadillac SRX: 52 of 474 complaints on file (11%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2010 Cadillac SRX have in total?

474 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 23 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.