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2006 Cadillac SRX Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
4%of 68 total for the year
Median mileage
18,547miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Cadillac SRX, 4% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,547 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac SRX. While driving approximately 5 MPH and making a turn, the contact struck a bump in the road and the brake pedal seized. The service stability system warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and functioned as normal. The failure recurred on one other occasion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10760820, filed 2015-09, 128,000 miles

“The contact stated the vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating; it felt as if the brakes had locked. This occurred when the vehicle was traveling at low speeds around 5 MPH. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The problem continues to occur intermittently, but the vehicle has not been taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. Updated 3/3/2006 - updated 3/9/2006 -”

NHTSA complaint #10149145, filed 2006-01, 572 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac SRX. In december of 2008, the contact heard a loud metal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred while driving 30 MPH. He took the vehicle to the dealer several times and they discovered that the rear differential traction control system failed. The dealer replaced the rear differential traction control system on march 11, 2009. Two days later, the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the differential system was giving incorrect signals. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. …”

NHTSA complaint #10262918, filed 2009-03, 18,547 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201674%
2015174%
2014123%
2013133%
20124511%
2011409%
2010245%
200914%
2008613%
2007612%
200634%
200565%
20042913%

Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac SRX

Engine
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Electronic stability control
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Body 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology