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.
2006 Cadillac SRXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2006 Cadillac SRX, most often about the power train. 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 July 18, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: Neonman132, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Cadillac SRX has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
11Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
9Steering
8Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
7Exterior lighting
5Traction control system
5Air bags
5Engine and engine cooling
1710 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 9 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 17 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2006 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
Wheels: rim
Risk. IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR…
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
2006 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
2006 Cadillac SRX safety ratings
2006 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Cadillac SRX, and the recalls they led to.
- SUNROOF GLASS FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What SRX owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
WHEN I TURN ON THE CAR THE GAS GAUGE AND THE TEMP GAUGE DO NOT MOVE. THE SECURITY AND NO TRACTION WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON. WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE STREET STEERING IS SLUGGISH, THE TRANS RPMS ARE HIGH, SOMETIMES THE CAR GOES TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING. ON THE RADIO THERE IT READS ANTI THEFT SYSTEM…
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,…
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