2005 Cadillac SRX Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 10%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 10% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My 05 Cadillac SRX have a serious safety issue in the frame where as a metal pice on left and right front have rotted all the way through. I have pictures of the problem. I need someone to help me because no car should have this proble with only 80 thousand miles on it. How can I send the picture to.”
NHTSA complaint #11043134, filed 2017-11, 80,000 miles“Right rear weld broke due to incorrect weld making my tire inverted and un-drivable. I was not notified of this recall - was informed my VIN was not included in this recall so others need to be aware. I would like to know if my VIN number was in fact not part of this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10166501, filed 2006-08, 23,000 miles“I have had several incidents when my vehicle stability control has turned on by itself causing the entire car to violently jerk to the right side. I was coming off of a exit on 8/18/2011 at about 40mph once again the traction control came on for no reason causing the vehicle to jerk violently to the right, I lost control of the vehicle, jumped a curb, hit a light pole and rolled into the trees. Causing me to loose consciousness, miss 6 weeks from work and incur thousands of dollars in repair costs and medical expenses. The airbags did not deploy during the right side frontal crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10429582, filed 2011-10, 114,000 miles“We were traveling down a three lane highway in our 2005 Cadillac SRX which weigh approx 4,302 lbs. When we were struck on the drivers side by a 2002 honda accord, which weigh approx 3,300 lbs. This vehicle immediately started flipping it flipped over 6 times before it stopped. The drivers seat broke and flipped over to the back of the car, no air bags came out except for the left curtain. The top and sunroof was crashed in and we had to be cut out of the car. Both passengers had on seat belts and the driver suffered bodily and head damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10149551, filed 2006-02, 1,600 miles“We have a noise around the wheel area and the engine area of the vehicle we have had it checked out but the dealship tells us its something that comes with the vehicle .. To me it sounds like lifters.. The sound started around a month after we brought it .. It seems to be getting louder...”
NHTSA complaint #10241765, filed 2008-09Related recalls
- 06V125000Apr 20, 2006Certain vehicles have a left or right rear suspension toe link that could separate because of an incorrect weld.Covers: Cadillac SRX 2005, STS 2005
Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10163273Jun 20, 2019This preliminary information bulletin provides a procedure for suspension connector diagnosis and replacement due to the magnetically controlled suspension electrical connector…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 9% |
| 2015 | 29 | 7% |
| 2014 | 19 | 5% |
| 2013 | 16 | 4% |
| 2012 | 42 | 10% |
| 2011 | 63 | 14% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac SRX
22 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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 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