The Lemon IndexAll cars · Cadillac SRX · 2005
2005 Cadillac SRX. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,600 and 50,000 miles. Median 18,000, from 16 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 27% |
| Visibility | 18% |
| Steering | 14% |
| Engine | 14% |
| Equipment & accessories | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
14V394000 Jul 2014 Electrical System / Ignition
Defect. This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or s
Risk. If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
07V589000 Dec 2007 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft / Seal
Defect. ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
06V125000 Apr 2006 Suspension / Rear
Defect. CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Sunroof glass failure | 2006 | 2006 |
| Closed | Sun roof glass failure | 2005 | 2006 |
Manufacturer communications 623
Cadillac filed 623 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Power steering leak may be found to be caused by power steering return pipe rub-through at the…
- Steering column damage when suspending cradle from intermediate shaft
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | 15 / 22 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 21 / 17 | Regular | $3,650 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S5) | RWD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Premium | $4,850 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S5) | 4Wheel or AWD | 14 / 19 / 15 | Premium | $5,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2004–2009 Cadillac SRX, 2.7M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 139K |
| Timing chain & engine | 3 | 78K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 1 | 68K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 3 | 49K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 32K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 2 | 16K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 12K |
| Transmission & shifter | 2 | 8K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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