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2005 Cadillac SRX Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 122 total for the year
Median mileage
9miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 2% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9 miles.

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.

“Dt: the contact stated the standard equipment, automatic windshield washer/wiper, and the tire pressure monitoring system were not included on this vehicle. This was standard equipment for this type of vehicle. The contact did not notice the equipment was not included on the vehicle upon purchasing it. . The dealer confirmed that standard equipment was not included on the vehicle. The equipment could not be added to the vehicle after leaving the manufacturer. Updated 11/7/2005. …”

NHTSA complaint #10143331, filed 2005-11, 9 miles

“Dt:the contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. Hls his wife parked the vehicle and the steering wheel locked. She could not get it unlocked. Vehicle was towed to the Cadillac dealership, and they had to unhook the linkage on the transmission in order to be able to tow the vehicle. The dealership ordered a new key assembly, and they had to remove tumbler number 3. In order to get the lock to open they had to drill the lock cylinder and remove the cylinder. Dealership returned the vehicle to the contact, claiming it was fixed . …”

NHTSA complaint #10132536, filed 2005-08

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201531%
201410%
201341%
201220%
201120%
201041%
200824%
200522%
200431%

Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac SRX

Electrical system
22 complaints
Steering
17 complaints
Electronic stability control
16 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Other or unknown
15 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac SRX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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