2005 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
162 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2005 Cadillac SRX, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 31/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Other leads the reports, typically around 112,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2005 sits among all SRX years
What owners report
“Service stability system code comes on rear wheels lock up after making loud grinding noise, first time i had it towed to dale earnhardt cadillac dealership they found nothing wrong. It now does it when i turn rt or when driving straight.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 SRX
“Left front turn signal keeps going out. 5 times since owning the car. Repair costs to change bulb $250. Happens with out warning. Cadillac has no fix for problem. Need to be a recall, and solution to problem. Happen when car is in motion, when turn signal is used.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2005 SRX
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 127 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 79,400 miles. Half of those reports fall between 46,000 and 114,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.…
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.…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
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…
CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
623 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2005 Cadillac SRX. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2005 Cadillac SRX reliable?
The 2005 Cadillac SRX drew 162 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 31/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2005 Cadillac SRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2005 Cadillac SRX are other (33 complaints), engine (30), and electrical (26).
At what mileage do 2005 Cadillac SRX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2005 Cadillac SRX problems around 79,400 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 46,000 and 114,000 miles.
Does the 2005 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2005 Cadillac SRX. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.