2006 Cadillac SRX

▲ Better than typical

2006 Cadillac SRX
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:27.185Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 68 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	216
2005	122
2006	68
2007	52
2008	47
2009	27
2010	474
2011	446
2012	416
2013	393
2014	389
2015	442
2016	168
2019	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 19%

19% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140926

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CADILLAC SRX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180629

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing differential unit and automatic transmission.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060131

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060928

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 12%

12% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20060120 — EA (closed 20061201)

SUNROOF GLASS FAILURE

R 20061107 — wheels

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INCOMPLETE TIRE RIM

Remedy: A LABEL THAT WILL CORRECT THE LABEL ORIGINALLY INSTALLED WILL BE MAILED TO CONSUMERS ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL. THE REC

Campaign 06V307000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080208 — power train

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

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 HTT

Campaign 07V589000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140915 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 14V394000 — check if this car was fixed