2006 Cadillac SRX Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Cadillac SRX, 7% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,100 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The air bag warning light started coming on intermittently. It would also stay off for a day or two. As it started staying on for longer periods, I took it to cox chevrolet, bradenton, fl, where I had purchased it. After charging me $110.00 using evidence based methods to track down the problem, they informed me that the air bag sensor/ control module was bad, and would cost an additional $600.00 to repair. They left the backing off the passenger seat, lying on the rear seat. They said it was the passenger seat module that was bad. I thought it strange, since the seat is only rarely occupied. …”
NHTSA complaint #10475500, filed 2012-09, 59,500 miles“Takata recall change oil light on continuously even after oil has been changed and cannot reset. Airbag light on also both warning lights come on when cranking and while driving. My traction engages when emerging to turn on to incoming traffic the car slows down. My concern is the roads are not wet or slippery for the traction to engage and that's a safety concern , it could cause an accident. My airbag light just recently started coming on and reading the owner's manual. It would be a safety issue if I had an impact it won't deploy or while driving it could deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #11132276, filed 2018-09“The contact owned a 2006 Cadillac SRX. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hit a curb and drove into a building. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,814. Updated 10/26/16”
NHTSA complaint #10907149, filed 2016-09, 77,814 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled and veered to the right. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and suddenly veered to the left. The vehicle landed on grass and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the left side of the neck, the leg and the ribs. The front passenger sustained an injury to the left arm. The driver and front passenger did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10639368, filed 2014-09, 60,700 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 15 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 | 8 | 17% |
| 2007 | 5 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 7% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac SRX
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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