2005 Cadillac SRX problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints about the 2005 Cadillac SRX with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 13.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 10.5%.
Complaints162
Crashes13
Fires6
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 13.6% · 22
Steering 10.5% · 17
Electronic stability control (ESC) 9.9% · 16
Engine 9.9% · 16
Engine and engine cooling 8.6% · 14
Suspension 7.4% · 12
Unknown or other 6.8% · 11
Power train 4.3% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Cadillac SRX in this data, 2005 draws comparatively few complaints; 2010 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 77,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 mph, the heater was activated and there was an abnormal noise. The contact also stated that there was a burning odor emitting from the vents and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Electrical system · reported at 75,000 miles
Do you really believe placing 2 plastic caps on a key solves this ignition recall? The recall is for the ignition switch! I took the car in today and this is how they addressed the issue. This was a complete waste of my time and I am no more safer now than before I went in. Electrical system · reported at 120,466 miles
Left front turn signal keeps going out. 5 Times since owning the car. Repair costs to change bulb $250. Happens with out warning. Cadillac has no fix for problem. Need to be a recall, and solution to problem. Happen when car is in motion, when turn signal is used. Electrical system · reported at 84,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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