2010 Cadillac SRX engine problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Cadillac SRX — 11% 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
“The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. No warning lights…”
filed Jun 3, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V223000 · May 25, 2010
Engine problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 SRX | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 SRX | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 SRX | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 SRX | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 SRX | 25 | 6% |
| 2009 SRX | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 SRX | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 SRX | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 SRX | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 SRX | 16 | 13% |
| 2004 SRX | 15 | 7% |
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.