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2011 Cadillac SRX engine problems
28 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,283.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 85,283
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Cadillac SRX engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Cadillac SRX engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2011 Cadillac SRX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
We bought a 2011 Cadillac SRX from Carvana April 4th of 2022 later that same year in October 22 the engine lights came on and I had to replace the water pump and the belt twice. I call them in October and the rep said it is what is. Now in January 2023 I need a new engine. I took it to 2 different repair shops, and they said same the same thing I need a new engine. So, I took it to the Cadillac dealership to make sure and they told me that this car has never been service in a very long time. Dealership said he never saw anything like this, and dealership also said this car had problems before it got to me, I have been going back and forth with Carvana with no end sight. I have all the records of the services that has been done since we had it. Claimed loss: $15,453 Desired outcome: Carvana needs to pay bridgeCrest financial the money we borrowed from them. They can pick up this junk car that don't work. Needs an engine It didn't pass inspection. It's been in my garage ever since
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the traction control and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle was jerking intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rod bearing needed to be replaced. The part was replaced on two different occasions; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the headlight film clear coating was worn out and was clouding the visibility of the bulbs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Onstar(R) vcim draining my battery, it’s not my battery or alternator and already replaced connections too. I have a recall sample that was sent out 04/15/2013 Bulletin no 11-08-44-003A
The contact owns a 2011 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swaying. The vehicle then stalled with the service traction control and stability warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified but, no further assistance was provided. Parts distribution disconnect. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.
Senator sherrod brown writes in behalf of constituent regarding their 2011 cadillac srx. Constituent stated that their check engine light was illuminated on vehicle. The consumer stated the dealership turned off the failure codes just before selling the vehicle. The vehicle was found to need at least $6,000.00 worth of repairs, shortly after being purschased. The rear axle and emissions were point of failures.
Car has stalled out 5 times since NOV 12,2021 to Nov 22, 2021 and now the car has broken down in the middle of the road and will not start back up. We were at a red light when it just turned off and does not work now. It was smoking and smelled horrible like burning plastic. I had to remove my kids from the car because they could not breath anymore.
Engine timing chain had stretched and jumped a notch on the sprocket, which caused the check engine light to come on, and that's the only reason I knew there was an issue. If I had kept driving it and it jumped another notch, it would have stalled, making the vehicle hard to control. I've read numerous other owners have had the same issue with this vehicle.
Timing belt loose, causing cylinders 1,3 and 5 to misfire. Car had been jerking, what felt like slipping for a few months. I thought it needed a tune up.
The car takes a unexpected hesitation during acceleration on road or highway at any given time which is very scary
Questions about the 2011 Cadillac SRX engine
Does the 2011 Cadillac SRX have engine problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Cadillac SRX, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2011 Cadillac SRX engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,283 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Cadillac SRX engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Cadillac SRX have bad engine?
The Cadillac SRX model years with the most engine complaints are 2010 (60 complaints), 2004 (35 complaints) and 2005 (30 complaints).
Other 2011 Cadillac SRX problems
Lights 198Suspension 63Brakes 40Electrical 40Transmission 36Body 26Visibility 22Airbags 17Steering 13Wheels 13Driver assistance 12Acceleration 11Fuel system 7Seat belts 6Seats 3Locks 1Tires 1
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