2006 Cadillac SRX problems and complaints
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Cadillac SRX. The most-reported areas: Engine (13), Power Train (13), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 19% |
| Power Train | 13 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 16% |
| Steering | 9 | 13% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 12% |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 7% |
| Traction Control System | 5 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 4% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Cadillac SRX 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2023-07-18
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.
Engine - filed 2023-01-23
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!
Engine - filed 2023-01-04
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 fail...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.