Overview & Reviews

A luxury crossover SUV, the Cadillac SRX utilizes components and construction more often associated with cars rather than the rugged truck-based underpinnings GM uses for its more traditional SUVs. The result is a more comfortable ride and better handling, along with plenty of versatility unless you need to tackle heavy-duty chores such as towing or off-road travel. Typically priced below European rivals, the SRX makes for a genuinely appealing alternative thanks to its distinctive styling, pleasant driving character and feature-rich cabin.

If you're shopping for a used Cadillac SRX, you'll find early models with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and options like a third-row seat and a V8. Later versions of this Cadillac crossover are a bit smaller, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, two rows of seating and V6 power. Although the newer version sacrifices some space, power and performance, it offers a significantly nicer interior with upgraded materials and technology.

User Reviews:

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  Big Mistake - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Not What I Expected - April 7 - 9:30 pm

  I cannot believe that GM would build a Cadillac without a sensor to let you know that the oil is low. The other reviews sound like me. Had I know that the SRX V6 uses so much oil and there is not a light that tells you there is no oil in the car I definitely would not have bought it. Driving from LA to Sacramento the car starts jerking but no warning light comes on so I think I just filled up with bad gas and continue to drive another 100 miles. Well it was not the gas it was no oil in the engine. I owned the car 4 months and was scheduled for an oil change two days later. I cannot believe GM does not fix this problem. The warranty does not cover engine damage due to no oil in the car.

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  Actually Better Than Expected - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By JJ Poire - April 3 - 2:11 pm

  Im a buyers remorse kinda guy, so I expected all kinds of things to bug me once I drove the car away. Not so. The car is fun to drive,especially in sport mode, the interior almost perfect, the comfort unmatched and I really dont know what all the underpowered talk is about but it gets on the freeway great and cruises impeccably.Seriously, of all the new cars Ive owned this one scores the highest since the first year model Ford Explorer, and its a LOT better on gas.

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  Oil Problems- GM in denial - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Kent - April 3 - 9:45 am

  Great looking car but clearly a defect in the engine. As others have reported, you get an oil change an 1500 miles later the car starts shaking. You check the oil, its empty. No oil leak, no burning smell, just gone. The dealership says theyve "never heard of this problem" yet people all over the internet report the same problem. We wanted Russ Darrow, our dealer to find out what was wrong before the warranty ended. They have done nothing except keep charging us for oil changes (@ $117 each time) and say there is nothing wrong. Even though randomly for no apparent reason, youll check the oil and it fine then a week later its 5 quarts low. Its clear there should be a recall on this car.

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  Keyless entry problems - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By Patrick Lowe - March 29 - 9:27 pm

  The ONLY THING that needs improvement is the keyless entry gadget. It is too easy to accidentally trigger the button that opens the rear hatch. My wife found her rear hatch wide open with our small dog and shopping purchases exposed to the world in a mall because just a slight touch and it will open. There needs to be a switch on the remote to shut down functions except to lock and unlock.

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  Great Suv - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By Rick - March 28 - 9:14 am

  I have only had this SRX for two months and it is everything that GM advertises. I am pleasantly surprised with all of the features, ride, and handling.

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  Great dearlership unhappy with the car. - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By mjvis - March 26 - 8:17 pm

  At 600 miles a warning sign came out to have the rear end checked. after taking it to the dealer 6 days later I called to see if the part came in. No, 5 days later the parts still not in. finally they fixed it. 4 months later the car is dead when I get in it. Call Cadillac road side asst. they tow the car to dealer. I mention that the car hums when the car is turned off and youre in it. 2nd that the rear end is making a noise after backing up and slowing turn the wheels - surround sound does not work. they rent a car. I will have this rental 7 days very unhappy with the issues on the rear differential. the car is less then 5 months old. I LOVE the dealership. Never buy Again.

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  2010 SRX Cadillac AWESOME SUV gets 9.3! - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By PC 100 - March 15 - 10:44 pm

  The 2010 SRX I purchased is the "Luxury" model and it has plenty of power, get up and go and is agile as anything I have ever owned in the past (BMW 535i, Acura MDX, Mercedes 300, we are a 3 car family). The fit and finish is tops, the styling is beautiful, the drive is so precise and RR Tracks dont make us rattle inside, awesome handling characteristics. This car is loaded with so much stuff its hard to imagine how they did it for the price. I never thought Id buy a Cadillac (BMWs and German engineering or Acuras and Japanese reliability where my game), but I think that they finally got it right and I feel so good about owning an American made car. The SRX beats the competition!

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  Cool Caddy SRX - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By Dave583 - March 13 - 12:56 am

  My new SRX has to be one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. Super sleek and fun to drive. Very quiet ride under normal conditions and very comfortable too. Love all the bells and whistles and that super cool pop up Nav / systems screen. I have the AWD Performance package and it drives well in the snow. I test drove 3 different models and liked the Performance one the best. Yeah, its not the fastest or quickest out of the gate, but boy all the rest of the features and the LOOKS more then offset that. After all, its an SUV not a race car and I have not had any problems merging onto the highway. I just need more free time so I can drive it!

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  first cadillac - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By ky cadillac - March 12 - 1:18 pm

  First time owner of Cadillac and could not be more happy with SRX. Fun to drive, looks great, lots of convenient accessories. Just about every day get some type of compliment on it from other folks.

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  Nice try - 2010 Cadillac SRX
  By stewart - March 9 - 6:37 pm

  This was my first Cadillac and I was excited. Wow, that feeling has changed. The car is way underpowered and the gas mileage is terrible. You would expect one or the other but not both. I love the styling but knobs have already come off and the electrical system has already been worked on by the dealer. I originally bought this for my wife but she refuses to drive this anymore. Oh well, it is great when you get the "I told you so." In the snow it has done ok but terrible handling in the rain. Already changed the tires once and little improvement. I wanted to help out and buy American but I think this car needs a lot of work over. Back to the Mercedes dealer and never again.