2005 Cadillac SRX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
122 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
75,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 100 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 20 of 122 complaints (16.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 21 | 17.2% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 12.3% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 6.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 5.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 2.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.8% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 16 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
Electrical System: 20; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 16; Engine: 16; Steering: 15; Unknown Or Other: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8; Air Bags: 7; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 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 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 12 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 20 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 16 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 26 |
| 150,000 and above | 9 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 12; 50,000 to 74,999: 20; 75,000 to 99,999: 16; 100,000 to 149,999: 26; 150,000 and above: 9
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 22 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 6; 2006: 7; 2007: 2; 2008: 6; 2009: 7; 2010: 11; 2011: 14; 2012: 8; 2013: 5; 2014: 18; 2015: 7; 2016: 8; 2017: 4; 2018: 8; 2019: 4; 2020: 3; 2022: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10082599 · 2004-07-25 (July 25, 2004)
POWER STEERING WENT OUT THREE TIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 13,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10082599 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127199 · 2005-06-30 (June 30, 2005)
LARGE SUNROOF ON MY 2005 CADILLAC SRX INEXPLICITLY SHATTERED AND CAVED INTO VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELLING IN LIGHT TRAFFIC. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OBJECT CAUSING THIS, NOR WAS THERE THE SOUND OF IMPACT YOU WOULD EXPECT NECESSARY TO TAKE OUT A LARGE PIECE OF GLASS LIKE THIS. CAN'T GET GM TO CONSIDER THAT THIS MAY BE AN EQUIPMENT FAILURE. FORTUNATELY, THE SUNSHADE WAS CLOSED OR GLASS WOULD HAVE FALLEN ON OCCUPANTS GM ISN'T FORTHCOMING WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THIS UNIQUE ROOF OR EVEN WHO MANUFACTURES IT. THIS IS A $3,500 REPAIR THAT GM WON…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127199 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10132536 · 2005-08-11 (August 11, 2005)
DT:THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. HLS HIS WIFE PARKED THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. SHE COULD NOT GET IT UNLOCKED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CADILLAC DEALERSHIP, AND THEY HAD TO UNHOOK THE LINKAGE ON THE TRANSMISSION IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO TOW THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP ORDERED A NEW KEY ASSEMBLY, AND THEY HAD TO REMOVE TUMBLER NUMBER 3. IN ORDER TO GET THE LOCK TO OPEN THEY HAD TO DRILL THE LOCK CYLINDER AND REMOVE THE CYLINDER. DEALERSHIP RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE CONTACT, CLAIMING IT WAS FIXED . HOWEVER, WHILE…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10132536 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133342 · 2005-08-18 (August 18, 2005)
2005 CADILLAC SRX ULTRAVIEW SUNROOF EXPLODED AND SHOWERED GLASS THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. *NM IE05-052.PCO PE05-052.PCO
Owner-reported narrative. 625 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133342 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133823 · 2005-08-22 (August 22, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 60-65 MPH THE SUN ROOF COLLAPSED, CAUSING SIX PEOPLE TO BE INJURED IN THE VEHICLE. LUCKILY THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INVESTIGATING THIS TO SEE IF IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *AK IE05-052.PCO PE05-052.PCO
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10133823 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10136975 · 2005-09-19 (September 19, 2005)
LATCH SYSTEM ON 2005 CADILLAC SRX CANNOT BE USED WITH CAR SEATS....THE LATCHES ARE TOO HIGH UP TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND TOO FAR AWAY. BABY CAR SEAT CAN ONLY BE PLACED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAR BUT YOU MUST ATTEMPT TO FIND (NEITHER LOCAL DEALER NOR CADILLAC USA HAD ANY IDEA ABOUT HOW TO DO THIS, BY THE WAY) A SPECIAL "OPTION" ACCESSORY, A NYLON "X" STRAP TO STRAP IN AND HOLD IN PLACE THE REAR SEAT CENTER CONSOLE THAT, AS ITS OWN MANUAL POINTS OUT, MUST BE USED IF YOU PLACE THE CAR SEAT IN THE MIDDLE AND YOU CAN'T USE THE LATCH BC OF T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10136975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143331 · 2005-11-21 (November 21, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE STANDARD EQUIPMENT, AUTOMATIC WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER, AND THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM WERE NOT INCLUDED ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS WAS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE THE EQUIPMENT WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE VEHICLE UPON PURCHASING IT. . THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT STANDARD EQUIPMENT WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE VEHICLE. THE EQUIPMENT COULD NOT BE ADDED TO THE VEHICLE AFTER LEAVING THE MANUFACTURER. *AK UPDATED 11/7/2005. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FROM THE DEALER/MANUFAC…
Owner-reported narrative. 9 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143331 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149551 · 2006-02-06 (February 6, 2006)
WE WERE TRAVELING DOWN A THREE LANE HIGHWAY IN OUR 2005 CADILLAC SRX WHICH WEIGH APPROX 4,302 LBS. WHEN WE WERE STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE BY A 2002 HONDA ACCORD, WHICH WEIGH APPROX 3,300 LBS. THIS VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED FLIPPING IT FLIPPED OVER 6 TIMES BEFORE IT STOPPED. THE DRIVERS SEAT BROKE AND FLIPPED OVER TO THE BACK OF THE CAR, NO AIR BAGS CAME OUT EXCEPT FOR THE LEFT CURTAIN. THE TOP AND SUNROOF WAS CRASHED IN AND WE HAD TO BE CUT OUT OF THE CAR. BOTH PASSENGERS HAD ON SEAT BELTS AND THE DRIVER SUFFERED BODILY AND HEAD DAMAGE. …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149551 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V125000 · Suspension:Rear
Reported: 2006-04-20 (April 20, 2006)
CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗07V589000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
Reported: 2007-12-20 (December 20, 2007)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V394000 · Electrical System:Ignition
Reported: 2014-07-02 (July 2, 2014)
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 some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗