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Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 689 repairs.
Cadillac SRX electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 121 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43000 mi US $650 |
Known issue with OEM halogen projectors deteriorating and severely dimming the headlights. I replaced the headlights with aftermarket as they OEM parts had not been updated. |
2014 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi | CUE Replacement Screen |
| 42000 mi | AC didn't shut off in cold weather even though on auto setting. Constant air blowing through dash defroster. |
2013 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 10377 mi | Car had to be jump started. Replaced battery. |
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | Battery died |
| 36500 mi | Battery failed early under warranty |
| 79000 mi | A/C blowing hot/warm air. Mechanic checked said too much oil and released some of the oil now blowing cold air. |
| 27400 mi US $150 |
No previous failure symptoms before complete battery failure in home driveway, lucky that day. |
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 620 mi C $500 |
replaced dash vents broken on d/s |
| 18800 mi | Automatic tailgate worked intermittently or not at all. |
| 34000 mi | battery was dead and would not charge. Dealer replaced battery. |
| 50000 mi US $10 |
Replaced daytime running lamps. VERY difficult. Multiple scrapes on hands from tight spaces to reach bulb housings. Removed air filter housing to reach one side. |
| 79000 mi US $20 |
DRL burned out on the passenger side. Estimate from the dealer was $1100.00 to replace both. (remove bumper etc.) I did it myself by reaching in and feeling for the lamp end. It was a flag shape, and with a lot of strange movements of my wrist, I was able to get it out, put in ZEVO L E D bulb and put it back in. What took the longest was I was trying to reach too far down on the headlight housing. Reach immediately when your fingers get below the large round cap and you'll find it too. |
| 88000 mi US $68 |
I replaced the Passenger side Xenon bulb also, from you tube video. |
| 60000 mi US $700 |
Replaced generator. |
| 52500 mi | back-up camera replaced |
| 70000 mi US $450 |
Tire Pressure Monitor in one tire plus the main TMS Module needed to be replaced. Took 3 visits. |
| 11000 mi | nav system and radio would not hold presets or provide navigation guidance |
| 51000 mi | Lift gate quit working. Would not open manually. Lift gate module was replaced |
2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 22300 mi | change out evaporator and condenser. |
| 24000 mi | dealer towed car and replaced battery at no charge and supplied a 2013 ATS for the weekend. Great service |
| 32000 mi | AC condenser and dryer replaced |
| 16000 mi | Antennas in door handles replaced Starter |
| 19000 mi | Replaced the air conditioner dryer |
| 21300 mi | Replaced dryer |
| 26000 mi US $1800 |
Electrical rear door motor replaced |
| 49500 mi | The Display went blank |
| 38100 mi | Compressor not operative- replaced |
2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $462 |
Backup camera on mirror quit working |
| 19700 mi | Vehicle AC would not cool during long drive in hot weather. Took vehicle to dealer twice. On second visit dealer replaced receiver / dryer unit. |
| 43900 mi | Dead battery, replaced under warranty |
2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137000 mi | Water leaked inside vehicle (due to known issue with faulty sunroof drain tubes) and pooled in driver side floor. Caused extensive corrosion and damage to electrical wiring inside vehicle, pass-thru connection (a connector that goes between inside floor and outside undercarriage), wiring harness, fuel pressure sensor and vent canister valve resulting in crank/no start condition |
2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31000 mi | lost of station |
| 31000 mi | not holding station |
| 65300 mi US $100 |
Initially when I bought the car the Bluetooth did not recognize voice responses, they applied an update that seemed to help, but later determined it did not so I took it back and they replaced the whole unit |
| 84000 mi US $200 |
Came out to the car after going boating, all the windows were down and the car would not start, jumped it and the next day had the battery tested and found the alternator was bad |
| 90000 mi US $40 |
Car would not start |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 77000 mi US $545 |
R&R AC compressor evack and charge system |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80000 mi US $5500 |
Replace turn signal multi function switch. |
| 90300 mi | Service A/C System warning light on. Connector left unplugged during repair to splash guard. |
| 106640 mi C $290 |
Car started making a loud whining noise, check engine light appeared. Bad smell detected, pulled car over. Multiple warning lights flashing; battery charging system noted. Removed and replaced alternator with rebuilt unit. No further issue. |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 146000 mi | when I turn on the heat or air conditioner the unit will not switch to vents it only blows through the floor vents or the defroster vents |
| 168000 mi US $100 |
replaced headlight on the passenger side the entire front bumper and front clip had to be removed to replaced the headlight very time consuming to do |
2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 17000 mi | Replaced passenger side AC vent. Second trip: Replaced front pinion seal and oil. |
| 57000 mi | Defective driver's seat motor was ordered and replaced |
| 38007 mi | replace transmission module for a cost of $290, to include battery and deductable. XM radio is now not working after fix, reading no communications. Will get SRX back to dealership this week. Considering new purchase of a relible vehicle. |
| 56400 mi | XM not working. rear stereo module driver side XM radio was corroded. cleaned and XM now works. Possible dampness due to window broken during accident, however, the radio and surround sound stopped working the day the battery was replaced. |
| 37820 mi | Horn activated on its own....then burnt out activator in steering wheel. Passenger airbag icon off when passenger seat occupied. Replaced bladder for airbag in passenger seat. Replaced drivers side dash vent and both center vents as they were inoperable due to broken operators. |
| 83000 mi US $480 |
turn signal switch needed to be replaced -- when the turn signal was engaged, the high beam lights would come on - it took a couple of days to get the part |
| 58000 mi | The right turn signal and the right tag light were out and I needed to have new lights put in. |
| 28520 mi | AC not blowing cold. Low on freon. replaced seal and topped up AC not blowing cold. Low on freon. replaced seal and topped up |
| 35340 mi | Climate control blowing warm air on pass side but cool on driver's side. Dealer will re-examine in the spring for uneven AC airflow issues Climate control blowing warm air on pass side but cool on driver's side. Dealer will re-examine in the spring for uneven AC airflow issues |
| 36580 mi | Dealer will re-examine in the spring for uneven AC airflow issues |
| 41540 mi | Pass side air vent control knob broke off...replaced vent ass'y |
| 44020 mi | AC low on freon again (no cold air) No leaks found. Dealer topped up and added dye to try and find leak. Told to return for recheck in 10 days Still could not find any leakage from AC system even with the dye. Dealer couldn't explain where freon was going. Told to return if it stopped blowing cold air AC low on freon again (no cold air) No leaks found. Dealer topped up and added dye to try and find leak. Told to return for recheck in 10 days Still could not find any leakage from AC system even with the dye. Dealer couldn't explain where freon was going. Told to return if it stopped blowing cold air |
| 46500 mi | Rear wiper jerking and sometimes stopping....replaced wiper motor AC not cold enough...topped up freon but still could not find leak (ongoing problem, never solved). AC not cold enough...topped up freon but still could not find leak (ongoing problem) Rear wiper jerking and sometimes stopping....replaced wiper motor |
| 58900 mi | Power adjustment on drivers side mirror not working |
| 65100 mi C $1700 |
Wiring harness for trailer hitch fell onto exhaust, melted and shorted blowing body control module. |
| 144200 mi US $700 |
Driver side turn indicators, brake lights not functioning. Light bulbs, tail light assembly, bcd, and fuses replaced. |
| 150500 mi | Traction control, abs, stabiltrak, air bag warning lights on. No attempt to repair as yet. A/C not functioning on passenger side. May need recharge also. |
| 32000 mi | Replaced inoperable pedal movement switch on steering column. |
| 48360 mi | Wiring harness in steering column/steering wheel had a meltdown.Smoke was visable. The TPMS system was sending info intermitingly. The electrical part which recieves the tire pressures and sends to the DIC also controls the power doors. the part had corrosion on it ! replaced under extended warranty.In shop for 2 days. Wiring harness in steering column/steering wheel had a meltdown.Smoke was visable. The TPMS system was sending info intermitingly. The electrical part which recieves the tire pressures and sends to the DIC also controls the power doors. the part had corrosion on it ! replaced under extended warranty.In shop for 2 days. |
| 46000 mi | Drivers side - side view mirror power adjustment not working. Mirror was replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $250 |
Replace passenger side taillight |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89900 mi C $180 |
shorted motor under passenger seat was tripping the breaker, disabled all motors on both front seats and pedal adjustment, my wife could not drive the SUV. Mech. found the faulty motors, removed and cleaned the brushed, rep. damaged wiring. |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 142000 mi US $773 |
Right front light socket failed - turn signal and DRL. |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 113300 mi | Climate control non-functioning when cold, works when interior warms - removed system, disassembled, resolded cracked joints, reseated ribbon connections, reassembled, reinstalled system, system now works when interior is cold. |
| 122300 mi US $50 |
CD player will not play or eject CD |
| 125700 mi | CD Player would not eject-disassembled recycled CD player-found tiny broken spring loaded plastic "tang" in owner CD player that aids or prevents motor driven mechanism to eject CD-removed and replaced from one CD player to the other. |
| 113200 mi US $708 |
Replaced oil sending unit |
| 156320 mi C $4000 |
Signal arm assembly defective. When making a right turn the high beams went on blinding incoming traffic so had to replace the arm. 700.00 installed. |
| 18500 mi | BATTERY FAILED - DEALER REPLACED |
| 53000 mi US $500 |
front turn indicator bulbs and sockets required repair |
| 34000 mi US $130 |
Daylight running light/turn signal bulb failed! It requires removing wheel, removing inner fender panel, and a cover over lights; supposedly 2 hours work. Also charged for UPDATED holder;NOT WARRANTY!! |
2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 52680 mi C $150 |
Front turn signal -- needed to be changed TWICE (socket was ultimately replaced as well). |
| 69440 mi C $175 |
No A/C. Refrigerant needed topping up. Suspected leak. Dealer service added a dye to the refrigerant so if a leak is present, it will be found quickly.. Dealer also supplied courtesy transportation for me while car was in service |
| 55000 mi | front left tire pressure monitor intermittent. Notified of "failure" by driver information system in center of IP. Could not duplicate "failure" at the dealer. continues to flash "failure" periodically |
| 56000 mi | Re calibrated tire pressure monitor Rear power seat failed. Wiring to actuator was disconnected due to cargo shifting underneath the seat |
| 56000 mi | replaced left front tire pressure sensor left front turn signal socket melted |
| 12600 mi | Driver's power seat actuator (motor) replaced under warranty. Dealer had car for two days. Provided loaner car (CTS.) Service experience with dealer was very good. |
| 50000 mi | leaky condenser |
| 26000 mi | Signal light out |
| 58900 mi C $200 |
Replaced light bulb and had to remove fender |
| 82000 mi US $500 |
Rear seat motor repair, cost me about $500. |
| 35000 mi US $5 |
Added a can of r134a to the A/C. |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 40000 mi US $100 |
Left rear window inop; dealer removed & replaced 40354 regulator. Covered ubder GMPP ext war; we paid $100 |
| 48900 mi | Air bag light on Dealer ordered & replaced air bag, harness, etc |
| 67500 mi US $287 |
August 2017: 2005 SRX V8 67500 miles Air bag light came ON after driving few miles; then flashed ON-OFF Took to local shop where mechanic used a computer based diagnostic to determine that problem was defective passenger seat belt assembly; no replacement available locally; had to order from East Coast manufacturer, took about 2 weeks to obtain; replacement cured problem Air bag light ON after driving few miles, then flash ON/OFF. Took to repair shop, after considerable time using a trouble detector, mechanic found problem to be "faulty" passenger seat belt assembly. Part took weeks to obtain, but the replacement corrected issue. |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 97000 mi US $100 |
front turn signal/running light bulb replacement - requires removal of front bumper for reaplacemnt - 1.5hr labor charge |
2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
255-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $200 |
left rear passenger window non-functional and open. |
| 75000 mi US $80 |
dead battery, replaced at costco |
| 2000 mi | The electronics had to be replaced because the dials (speedometer, tach, radio etc) would simply fail while driving |
2004 Cadillac SRX
Engine not specified
| 142000 mi | Replaced a turn signal bulb. I had the bulbs replace by buying the part from the Cadillac parts department but had another repair shop install it. At first I bought the bulb from Autozone it worked for one day, purchased at dealerships it worked perfectly. I didn't have the headlight changed because you have to buy the whole piece, you can't just buy a fuse or a bulb. |
| 56000 mi US $221 |
turn signal bulbs replaced (3) in less than a year |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 64000 mi US $400 |
HID ballast out due to condensation inside headlight |
| 51000 mi US $200 |
navigation getting lost and inability to input locations into navigation, replaced navigation unit & then still didnt work after they said it did, then said needed updated nav disc as GM would not pay for it? I said BS, you replaced unit, should work. after me bitching hard!! finally agreed to buy us the disc, will see if that works, waiting to see! |
| 51000 mi | updated nav disc did not work, still waiting for a 2nd one |
| 52000 mi | got a nav disc that works, even updated maps!! |
| 95000 mi | Tire monitor needs service. Tried to reset the system - did not work. |
| 54961 mi | drain from AC stopped up dumped passenger floorboard full of water. hose from AC unit bent not directing water outside car, dumped water in floor board! Previous hx has included windows jumping track,turn signals not working, interior lights not working--- |
| 56000 mi US $450 |
Needed new alternator |
| 67000 mi US $80 |
removed alternator,tested good put back on srx has has an electrical draw that drains battery over nite. still not running after two weeks.very upset.would not buy another. |
| 67500 mi US $300 |
nothing yet still waiting for shop time car pulled batt. less than 12 v.in 24 hr.wind. actuator replaced. window worked. charges right.2000 miles so far,ok |
| 130000 mi US $2000 |
front headlights replaced |
| 77000 mi US $200 |
Passenger side mirror tilt would not move up and down (but side to side). Turn signal would occasionally not work when the headlights came on. |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 103700 mi US $60 |
rf turn light kept going out. Socket replaced, still out sometimes. returned, working now. |
| 115000 mi US $450 |
Repaired front blinker light, again |
| 66000 mi US $75 |
Recurring problem - suspect turn signal socket. The replacement requires removing the wheel, mud & debris covers and several screws. About 45 minutes per occurrence. |
2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 176800 mi US $1500 |
The A/C compressor has failed for the 4th time since I have had this vehicle. |
| 120000 mi US $800 |
replaced engine computer |
| 104000 mi US $100 |
air conditioning blowing hot air |
| 116000 mi US $650 |
small leak in the rear air unit and was very hard to locate and fix |
| 128000 mi US $4 |
turn signal bulb |
| 40282 mi | Rear Window Wiper Motor Replaced Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Replaced |
| 46796 mi | Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement |
| 48896 mi | Radio Replaced |
| 49551 mi | Vehicle Entertainment Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement |
| 50388 mi | Front Right Fog Lamp Replacement |
| 54110 mi | Tire Pressure Indicator Replacement |
| 54565 mi | Air Outlet Vent Right Center Replace Vehicle Entertainment Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement |
| 56673 mi | Occupant Safety Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement |
| 72073 mi | Window Roof Vent Replace |
| 73529 mi | Occupant Safety Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement |
| 88000 mi | Reconnected Trunk Courtesy Lamp Changed Rear Right License Plate Bulb |
| 103000 mi | Front Turn Signal/DRL/Parking Bulb Burned Out |
| 162000 mi | Radio and backup warning system coincidently stopped working within a week of leaving shop. Also the remote keyless entry and Locking system stopped working. |
| 33480 mi $100 |
air condition doesnt keep the cooling gas. no leak found. recharged. |
| 34100 mi $150 |
couldn't solve the air condition problem, car doesn't keep the cooling gaz |
| 109000 mi US $296 |
Driver side reverse light, right turn signal light replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $230 |
Replaced Delco Battery |
| 95000 mi US $500 |
starter went bad. Bought a reman at Advance auto and had it put on within a hour at a shop. Dealer wanted $ 600+ |
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