2006 Cadillac SRX: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 68 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (18% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My car was parked for 2hrs 30 min. And I came to my car to it being burnt from under the passenger seat. Door panel is damaged and window is shattered and burnt. Roof is burnt.I think it was due to the electrical wiring from under the passenger seat.”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2023
“*The chest clip failed. At the beginning, we had a very hard time unlatching the chest clip to where we thought we needed to cut it. Later, the chest clip started to become very loose to where my son could undo it by just touching it, then one evening it did not latch on at all. *It is available for inspection upon request. *The car seat has not been inspected by anyone. The child seat is temporarily in my home until it is in the clear to be discarded after the recall. I have not notified Maxi Cosi.”Owner report · Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness · Dec 2021
“Power train axle is not right rear differential etc wheeels and rim get stuck when turnning either left or right key ring locks or get stuck. Shocks and stabitlty ligt comes on saying it needs fixing and tire sensor”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2020
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac srx. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated and failed to move. Also, there was an abnormal clunking noise and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called val ward cadillac (12626 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33907, (239) 245-9308). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched the failure and stated that it was due to the transfer case. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2019
“Gas gage, temp gage doesn't light up, power steering doesn't work, tail gate won't open, t/c light stays on, lock light stays on ignition getting hard to turn key off, car stalled. 2006 cadillac srx. When turning ignition on. It works some time when weather is cold, when it warms up it quits working.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2019
“Oil sending unit failure on 2006 cadillac srx oil sending unit has been replaced 4 x leaks oil possibly causing fire or engine failure or both oil sending unit has been replaced 4 times!”Owner report · Engine · May 2019
“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that he noticed that oil was leaking on the garage floor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil-sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired five times, but the failure persisted. The dealer declined to repair the vehicle again. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.”Owner report · Engine · May 2019
“Vehicle stutters like it is trying to turn off or the wheels are catching on something. This happens when first pulling out and sometimes when driving. Mostly happens after making a u turn. (does not matter if the turn is tight or not). Car hesitates and then straightens itself out. This is dangerous and hard to figure out. The first time it happened I had pulled into traffic in front of a big truck if there hadn't been a turn lane for me to get into he would have run me over. This has been happening for 3-4 months not. The stability control service just came up today. There are not warnings otherwise.”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Dec 2018
“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. Occasionally, the battery had to be disconnected and reconnected in order to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the instrument panel also failed to illuminate. During the most recent failure, the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 168,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 cadillac srx. While stationary, the vehicle's motor failed to stop running after the vehicle was shut off. Directly after the air conditioning unit was shut off along with the vehicle, there was a noise that came from under the hood that seemed to be coming from a secondary motor within the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
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.
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 HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
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 DESIGNATION ON THE CERTIFICATION/TIRE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR EDGE. IN ADDITION, THE LABEL MAY ALSO BE MISSING THE TIRE LOAD RATING ON THE LABEL. ALTHOUGH THIS INFORMATION IS NOT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, IF A TIRE OF A LESSER LOAD RATING IS INSTALLED, THE TIRE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THE LOADS ENCOUNTERED DURING USE.
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 RECALL BEGAON ON NOVEMBER 7, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2239, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND GMC TRUCKS AT 1-866-996-9463.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Cadillac SRX reliable?
NHTSA has 68 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Cadillac SRX. The most complained-about area is engine (18% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Cadillac SRX problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 77,407 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Cadillac SRX have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.