repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
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.
2005 Cadillac SRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2005 Cadillac SRX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-394 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Spanish Coches, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 Cadillac SRX has problems
122 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
17Steering2 crash/fire/injury
16Engine
16Electronic stability control (ESC)3 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
12Suspension4 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags
7Power train
6Visibility
3313 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 3 |
| Steering | 17 | 2 |
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 16 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 1 |
| Suspension | 12 | 4 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 33 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2005 Cadillac SRX recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Axle shaft: seal
Risk. A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Cadillac.
Best & worst years
2005 vs. every other SRX year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SRX median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2005 Cadillac SRX safety ratings
2005 Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 Cadillac SRX, and the recalls they led to.
- SUNROOF GLASS FAILURENo recall
- SUN ROOF GLASS FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What SRX owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.
THE CAR HAS A REAR LEAK THAT BUILDS UP IN THE TRUCK AND HOLDS WATER THERE WHERE THE JACK IS LOCATED WHICH IS NOW STUCK TO THE CARPET AND LOTS OF MOVEMENT IN THE REAR END OF THIS VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO HAVE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ALONG WITH THE REAR TRUNK NOT LOCKING OR REAR…
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