Cadillac SRX Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Cadillac SRX across 14 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “lost acceleration” (6% of reports).
- 103vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lost acceleration: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Cadillac SRX vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 SRX | 1 | 100% | 7,000 |
| 2016 SRX | 2 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2015 SRX | 4 | 1% | 47,000 |
| 2014 SRX | 7 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2013 SRX | 25 | 6% | 9,200 |
| 2012 SRX | 14 | 3% | 24,821 |
| 2011 SRX | 11 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2010 SRX | 9 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2009 SRX | 4 | 15% | 88,126 |
| 2008 SRX | 1 | 2% | 13,876 |
| 2007 SRX | 2 | 4% | 68,825 |
| 2006 SRX | 2 | 3% | 132,575 |
| 2005 SRX | 4 | 3% | 30,800 |
| 2004 SRX | 17 | 8% | 46,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
Risk: If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2015 Cadillac SRX with 87,397 has a failed Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) or ABS module. It can be made available for inspection upon request. Alexander Cadillac of Oxnard refuses to repair it stating a replacement part is no longer available (it can be repaired by a specialty repair…
I am reporting Ed Morse Cadillac Delray Beach, for improperly handling a manufacturer recall service, which resulted in a new safety issue on my 2013 Cadillac SRX. On February 22nd 2025 I brought my vehicle in for the Cadillac rear tow link separation recall. After the dealership performed the…
Rear Toe Link and . Lag in Acceleration was completed on 05/08/2014 but the problem persists also electrical failure seat gets stuck or engine wont turn on , blind spots makes sound when no vehicle around Engine has no power TCM transmission Control Module code comes and goes
My transmission is sleepin and it only goes to second gear for like 20 min then it wonât move at all
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The cause of the failure was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Cadillac SRXs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the Cadillac SRX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Cadillac SRX vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Cadillac SRX?
The most frequent phrase is “lost acceleration”, in 6 of 103 complaints.
Other Cadillac SRX problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,562)
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- Suspension problems (260)
- Power Train problems (249)
- Engine problems (185)
- Service Brakes problems (172)
- Steering problems (129)
- Structure problems (122)
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