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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2005 Cadillac SRX Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 122 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 1% of the 122 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Latch system on 2005 Cadillac SRX cannot be used with car seats....the latches are too high up to allow for proper installation and too far away. Baby car seat can only be placed in the middle of the car but you must attempt to find (neither local dealer nor Cadillac USA had any idea about how to do this, by the way) a special option accessory, a nylon x strap to strap in and hold in place the rear seat center console that, as its own manual points out, must be used if you place the car seat in the middle and you can't use the latch bc of the side impact air bag in the rear that cannot be…”

NHTSA complaint #10136975, filed 2005-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201410%
201310%
201210%
201110%
201020%
200511%

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