2005 Cadillac SRX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other SRX years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Cadillac SRX. That ranks 9th out of 14 SRX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (22 complaints, 18%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 4 fires, 22 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 122owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Cadillac SRX problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 22 | 18% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 17 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 16 | 13% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 16 | 13% | 106,458 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 11% | 70,050 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 10% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 9% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 6% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 6% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 5% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 109,916 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 4 | 3% | 54,750 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 30,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | 9 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 10,525 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Cadillac SRX recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft:seal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sunroof glass failure (EA06001) — opened Jan 20, 2006, closed Dec 1, 2006.
- Sun roof glass failure (PE05052) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 20, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When I start the car and place it into reverse (from its parking spot) and let it idle backwards about 12-18 ft, it abruptly comes to a halt and makes a hard thump noise. If I then shift it into drive and allow it to idle forward, it will barely idle upto about 6-8 feet. I am hearing a plethora of…
brought car to shop and after 3 months trying to figure out problem gave up. I towed it to dealership and after another month finally said car proved to be a mystery but extensive damage due to water leakin the rear shorting out entertainment module.
I noticed this car has several recalls that were never corrected on my vehicle.
When it rains water leaks from the top of the vehicle and leaks inside the car through a plastic piece that says air bag and in the rear water leaks in and fills up where the jack is located and i'm afraid that the airbag will not work properly with the water leaking into it when it rains or i go…
Timing chain leaking oil. Stationary saw oil in driveway noise in front while driving turned out to be 2 struts need replacement
Other Cadillac SRX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 SRX | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 SRX | 168 | 2 |
| 2015 SRX | 442 | 4 |
| 2014 SRX | 390 | 2 |
| 2013 SRX | 393 | 5 |
| 2012 SRX | 416 | 3 |
| 2011 SRX | 447 | 7 |
| 2010 SRX | 474 | 6 |
| 2009 SRX | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 SRX | 47 | 0 |
| 2007 SRX | 52 | 1 |
| 2006 SRX | 68 | 3 |
| 2005 | 122 | 3 |
| 2004 SRX | 216 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Cadillac SRX?
Owners most often report electrical system, steering, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Cadillac SRX?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Cadillac SRX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SRX model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.