2006 Cadillac SRX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
68 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
77,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 55 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 68 complaints (19.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 17.6% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 11.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 11.8% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 2.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 13 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Traction Control System | 5 |
Engine: 13; Power Train: 11; Steering: 9; Electrical System: 8; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 8; Exterior Lighting: 6; Air Bags: 5; Traction Control System: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 11 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 11; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 13 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
2006: 4; 2007: 2; 2008: 1; 2009: 2; 2010: 6; 2011: 5; 2012: 3; 2013: 4; 2014: 15; 2015: 7; 2016: 3; 2017: 2; 2018: 4; 2019: 3; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10169552 · 2006-09-28 (September 28, 2006)
TURNED KEY TO START TRUCK, SMOKE CAME OUT OF AC VENTS AND STEERING COLUMN, ACRID ODOR ACCOMPANIED SMOKE. SHUT KEY OFF EXITED VEHICLE, FLAMES ERUPTED IN VEHICLE, CALLED FIRE DEPT. THEY ARRIVED 20 MINUTES LATER, CAR WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED. VEHICLE TOWED TO CADILLAC DEALERSHIP. TRUCK CONSIDERED TOTAL LOSS. I SUSTAINED INJURY EXITING VEHICLE , AS I AM 7 MONTHS PREGNANT. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10169552 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10515342 · 2013-06-05 (June 5, 2013)
HIGH PITCHED NOISE WHEN CAR WAS STARTED THEN WHINING NOISE. TOOK CAR TO JEFF SCHMITT CADILLAC SAID POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW. SAID NO LEAKS FLUID FOUND ON DRIVEWAY. TOOK CAR IN TO REICHARD GMC THREE TIMES TO HAVE SEALS REPLACED BECAUSE OF LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 14,451 miles reported. Look up ODI 10515342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149145 · 2006-01-31 (January 31, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING; IT FELT AS IF THE BRAKES HAD LOCKED. THIS OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS AROUND 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. UPDATED 3/3/2006 - *NM UPDATED 3/9/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 572 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262918 · 2009-03-24 (March 24, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC SRX. IN DECEMBER OF 2008, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD METAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ON MARCH 11, 2009. TWO DAYS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM WAS GIVING INCORRECT SIGNALS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALE…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,547 miles reported. Look up ODI 10262918 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220538 · 2008-03-10 (March 10, 2008)
AT RANDOM THE BLINKER AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAIL IN MY 2006 CADILLAC SRX V6 AWD. I WAS DRIVING AND TURNED ON THE BLINKER TO MAKE A TURN AND THE BLINKER DID NOT SOUND AND DID NOT FUNCTION. THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT HAPPEN REGULARLY IT IS A 1 IN A 100. I HAVE HAD MY CADILLAC IN TO A CADILLAC DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED AND I FEAR THAT MORE CARS MAY HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR. AT TIMES WHERE THE BLINKER FAILS THE RADIO ALSO MAY SKIP STATIONS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10220538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350294 · 2010-08-18 (August 18, 2010)
WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR OF MY 2006 CADILLAC SRX, THERE IS NO RESPONSE. THE TRACTION CONTROL MONITOR LIGHTS UP ON THE RADIO SUGGESTING AN ISSUE. UPON LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND DEPRESSING AGAIN THE ENGINE IS VERY SLUGGISH AND PUTS ALL DRIVING AND IN THE CAR AT POTENTIAL RISK FOR A COLLISION. THE RADIO ALSO LIGHTS UP SHOWING THAT THE CARS SPEED IS LIMITED TO 80MPH. THE CONDITION OCCURS IN ALL SEASONS AND ALL WEATHER AND IS VERY RANDOM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES AND THE DEALER HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE ISS…
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354426 · 2010-09-08 (September 8, 2010)
2006 CADILLAC SRX WAS RUNNING PERFECT WITH NO "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT", CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF A 2 LANE ROAD. COULD NOT RESTART. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER TOLD ME TIMING CHAIN BROKE AND THE GEARS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR BROKE. END RESULT WAS A COMPLETELY NEW MOTOR AT 7000 DOLLARS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354426 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10639368 · 2014-09-26 (September 26, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND VEERED TO THE RIGHT. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE VEHICLE LANDED ON GRASS AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE NECK, THE LEG AND THE RIBS. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LEFT ARM. THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTU…
Owner-reported narrative. 60,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10639368 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10328157 · 2010-04-29 (April 29, 2010)
WHEN STOPPING, THEN STARTING UP (WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, LIKE AT A STOP SIGN) THE 2006 CADILLAC SRX WILL OFTEN FAIL TO MOVE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED AND THE 'TRACTION CONTROL' INDICATION LIGHTS UP ON THE RADIO. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SOMETIMES WHEN TURNING WITHOUT STOPPING. IT HAPPENS ON LEVEL GROUND AND WHEN GOING UP INCLINES. IT MAKES A GRINDING SOUND (LIKE WHEN GEARS ARE RAKED IN A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.) BY LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THEN RE-APPLYING IT, THE CAR WILL MOVE, BUT THE HESITATION IS VERY DANGEROUS. IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10328157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10353908 · 2010-09-04 (September 4, 2010)
WE OWN A 2006 CADILLAC SRX AWD THAT IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL. PRETTY REGULARLY, WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED, THE TRACTION CONTROL WILL ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. YOU CAN BE TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN IT HAPPENS OR JUST PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT BUT WHEN IT HAPPENS, THE RADIO ALERT WILL READ "TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGED". YOU HAVE TO REACH OVER AND HIT THE CLEAR BUTTON TO GET IT TO STOP. WHEN IT HAPPENS, YOU LOSE POWER. IF YOU ARE IN AN INTERSECTION, YOU HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL & FAST OR YOU WILL GET HIT. I…
Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353908 at NHTSA ↗