2004 Cadillac SRX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 17%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,644miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Cadillac SRX, 17% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,644 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car was sitting in the driveway when I started to drive off the car jerked a little then I applied the break. Still in the driveway,I tried to continue on but noticed the car wouldn't move. Ahad it placed on a code reader,p2122,accelerator position sensor circuit d low .replaced pedal,still the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #11337148, filed 2020-07, 240,000 miles“I was driving and the vehicle just cut off on me every thing locked up even the brakes I couldn't stop so I chunked the gear in park to avoid from smashing into anyone I was so afraid but it crank right up after but I noticed the temperature gauge and the gas gauge was no longer working..”
NHTSA complaint #11339244, filed 2020-07, 190,000 miles“Service theft system came on one day and it wont give me the key back I have to take it out manualy also wont read miles, temperature, fuel and sometimes while on the road it will die completely, it reads service theft system and service stability”
NHTSA complaint #10791669, filed 2015-11, 205,678 miles“The key sticks in ignition. Difficult to get the locking system ?? To release so the key will come out. This has happened several times in the last 2 months. I heard about this website today on the radio. Hope you can help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10730759, filed 2015-06, 116,000 miles“I purchased a 2004 SRX from coleman Cadillac in ewing, nj on 11/05/03. My SRX was parked at columbia university when the ignition key got locked in the ignition cylinder. The repair cost at potamkin Cadillac came to a total of $2217.86. I also had to get my keys reprogrammed which totaled $181.35 back at coleman Cadillac in nj. I recently read that the 2004 SRX ignition was identified as a problem: the delphi (dlph.n) documents, released on wednesday by the u.s. …”
NHTSA complaint #10639603, filed 2014-09, 59,668 milesRelated recalls
- 14V394000Jul 2, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2004–2006, CTS 2003–2014
Related service bulletins
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- 11002312Jun 6, 2024This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 10252735Mar 28, 2024This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10244214Sep 21, 2023This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10225615Oct 19, 2022This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
- 10198890May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10176649May 20, 2020This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10167434Oct 10, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 9% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 39 | 10% |
| 2013 | 52 | 13% |
| 2012 | 32 | 8% |
| 2011 | 40 | 9% |
| 2010 | 69 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 15% |
| 2007 | 7 | 13% |
| 2006 | 11 | 16% |
| 2005 | 22 | 18% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac SRX
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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