I WAS DRIVING MY 2009 CADILLAC SRX. ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND STRUCK ME ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL AND THE LEFT FRONT DOOR. THE SIDE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY INSPITE OF EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FRAME WAS BENT, THE DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND THE CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE REPAIR COSTS ARE ESTIMATED @7500. *TR
2009 Cadillac SRX airbags problems
severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CADILLAC SRX. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE SERVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
AT 9:00 PM ET ON 20-NOV-2012 I WAS DRIVING 20 MINUTES TO MY HOME FROM MY IN-LAWS AT ~30 MPH IN MONROE, OHIO WHEN MY AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO CAMARGO CADILLAC'S BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS THE MORNING OF 21-NOV-2012. BOTH A SPECIALIST FROM STATE FARM (MY INSURANCE) AND THE INSPECTOR HIRED BY GM DECLARED THAT THE AIRBAGS MALFUNCTIONED. GM?S REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON 03-…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2009 Cadillac SRX?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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