2006 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
96 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Cadillac SRX, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 16/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 60,700 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2006 Cadillac SRX has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2006 sits among all SRX years
What owners report
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 76 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 78,990 miles. Half of those reports fall between 50,000 and 125,150 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 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…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Technical service bulletins
711 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2006 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 2006 Cadillac SRX reliable?
The 2006 Cadillac SRX drew 96 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 16/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2006 Cadillac SRX problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Cadillac SRX are electrical (18 complaints), engine (18), and other (17).
At what mileage do 2006 Cadillac SRX problems show up?
Owners most often report 2006 Cadillac SRX problems around 78,990 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 50,000 and 125,150 miles.
Does the 2006 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 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.