2004 Cadillac SRX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Cadillac SRX, 8% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles. 7 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 origanally took car in for bad egine in which potamkin dealer in manhattan replaced with a brand new one. This was in june of 2014 and I had to take it back about 4 to 5 different times for issues with the engine and that cause problems to the transmission. Theres too much problems with this car to even explain in detail and the car has been there over a year in and out.”
NHTSA complaint #10725350, filed 2015-06, 104,000 miles“My 2004 cad. Srx showed a left rear flat tire. I pulled the vehicle to a level, asphalted, scenic overlook area, 23 miles from page, az. I could not get the shifter from drive into park gear, nor would the key turn or release from the ignition. I got out to check and change tire, spare would not release, either. I called on-star, gave emergency details, to first advisor, then advance diagnostics. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143077, filed 2005-11, 15,700 miles“When activating the resume switch to a set speed of 65mph, the switch sticks in the resume/acceleration position, resulting in the vehicle accelerating past the set speed, too speeds greater 85 MPH, prior to disengaging the cruise control. This has occurred three different times over the past five or six years. The condition was intentionally induced on one occasion.”
NHTSA complaint #10670818, filed 2015-01, 70,375 miles“While parking the vehicle in a parking lot with her foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle commences to accelerate and lurch forward. Conditions force the vehicle over a guard rail through a fence before stopping. The consumer and her unborn baby was transported to the local hospital by ambulance. The dealer and the manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10111702, filed 2005-02, 4,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V046000Feb 9, 2005Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 2004, Cadillac XLR 2004
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac SRX
43 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
34 complaintsBrakes
29 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsEngine cooling
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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