2005 Cadillac SRX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,800 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.
“Car rapidly speed up at full and little time after that heard loud noise in back as driving .today took to mechanic and didn't even get power starting up and then speed up again at full stop and started smoking to. Said power steering went out thought it was that got almost home problem still occurred so did some research and found this recall .”
NHTSA complaint #10682683, filed 2015-02, 16,600 miles“Cadillac SRX stability system/traffic control engages unpredictably and appears to engage anti-lock brakes causing the SUV to seize up and fight against the accelerator. This has occurred 1/2 dozen times in very dangerous traffic areas and dealership does not know how to fix it (and are charging me for their troubleshooting labor).”
NHTSA complaint #10331401, filed 2010-05, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. While driving between 25-50 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine began to rev excessively high. The vehicle accelerated unexpectedly and the contact depressed the brake pedal with greater force in order to stop the vehicle. In addition, the stopping distance was increased. The failure occurred without warning and intermittently. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealers for diagnostic testing on six occasions. The failure could not be duplicated; however, repairs were performed under the extended warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261298, filed 2009-03, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that she experiences difficulty when turning the steering column. In addition, she hears a screeching noise. She took the vehicle to the dealer on numerous occasions, but they could not provide a remedy for the failure. On one occasion, while driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact experienced spontaneous acceleration until she reached 60 MPH. The contact stated that the front driver's side tie rod fractured. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired at her expense because the vehicle exceeds its warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10265076, filed 2009-04, 9,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2005 Cadillac SRX
22 complaintsSteering
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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