2005 Cadillac SRX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 18%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 18% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 3 a fire, 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.
“Do you really believe placing 2 plastic caps on a key solves this ignition recall? The recall is for the ignition switch! I took the car in today and this is how they addressed the issue. This was a complete waste of my time and I am no more safer now than before I went in.”
NHTSA complaint #10851298, filed 2016-03, 120,466 miles“The back up lights do not come on. Apparently, there is a manufacturers' defect in the design. We are on our third failure. A wire that is integrated into the tailgate becomes warn .”
NHTSA complaint #10333887, filed 2010-05, 76,000 miles“My wife was backing out of the drive way when she saw smoke coming off the cracks of the drivers side in the front of the vehicle. The hood was closed and had lots of black smoke gushing out of the cracks and it smelled like burning plastic. I tried starting the vehicle and to my surprise the vehicle started but most of the electronic controls were showing errors in the dash. I was able to drive it carefully to the nearest Cadillac dealer (lavery auto) in alliance, oh. When I stopped the car I was unable to take off the keys from the ignition because the security system also had an error. …”
NHTSA complaint #10432419, filed 2011-10, 87,840 miles“For more than 2.5 years my SRX (purchased new in 2005) has experienced re-occurring/intermittent turn signal failure of both the left and right turn signals. After the turn signal fails, it will sometimes work again after a second or third attempt. Most often, however, I must resort to switching on my hazard lights to activate the turn signal. The vehicle has undergone ten unsuccessful repair attempts since february of 2008 through the dealer's service department. The dealership's service director and mechanics appear to be at a loss on how to rectify this ongoing safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367454, filed 2010-11, 14,600 miles“Turning right or left occasionally ''' service stability system '' warning comes up...stabilizing engage causing vehicle to come to grinding stop.........this happens while vehicle is moving.....'''starting enabled'' ''remove key'' comes on ....cannot remove key immediately ...must jungle key several times then remove it... This happens before vehicle is started.... On city streets....”
NHTSA complaint #11078839, filed 2018-03, 135,000 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
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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 2005 Cadillac SRX
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology