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2004 Cadillac SRX Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 216 total for the year
Median mileage
61,018miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Cadillac SRX, 2% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,018 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While test driving a new cadilac SRX equipped with automatic all wheel drive, v-8 engine and 20 tires (oversided the reg 18 standard tires and wheels) vehicle steering froze making left hand turn going approx 10-12 MPH....right front tire and wheel . Failed...causing skid into curb....preliminary inspection showed failure of all wheel drive or right wheel lugs/tire failure causing loss of tire/wheel.”

NHTSA complaint #10050752, filed 2003-12, 900 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, the wheels seized, and the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the stability sensor at the end of the steering column and a sensor in the rear passenger side wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,152. …”

NHTSA complaint #10874643, filed 2016-06, 146,152 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that the TPMS warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they placed air in the tire. Soon afterwards, the tire continued to lose air pressure. He returned to the dealer and they discovered a one inch fracture in the rim, which caused the tire to fail. The technician also concluded that there was no external force, such as a crash onto a curb, that caused the wheel to begin cracking on the inside. The rims are the original equipment. …”

NHTSA complaint #10246357, filed 2008-10, 81,037 miles

“The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and attempting to make a right hand turn into a parking lot, the steering column completely locked. After attempting to manually turn the steering wheel for twenty minutes the vehicle resumed normal operations on its own. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The problem continued to occur intermittently while turning to the left or right. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the power steering hoses were reversed when the vehicle was originally manufactured. …”

NHTSA complaint #10149361, filed 2006-02, 41,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201632%
201531%
201441%
201341%
201272%
2011133%
201051%
200712%
200611%
200511%
200442%

Other parts of the 2004 Cadillac SRX

Electronic stability control
43 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
34 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 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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