2006 Cadillac SRX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 16%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Cadillac SRX, 16% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“When I turn on the car the gas gauge and the temp gauge do not move. The security and no traction warning lights stay on. When I drive the car on the street steering is sluggish, the trans rpms are high, sometimes the car goes to the left while driving. On the radio there it reads anti theft system hit button to clear. When I turn off the car the key will not come out of ignition and I have to use screwdriver to push a button in steering column to release it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11280506, filed 2019-11, 152,076 miles“Turned key to start truck, smoke came out of AC vents and steering column, acrid odor accompanied smoke. Shut key off exited vehicle, flames erupted in vehicle, called fire dept. They arrived 20 minutes later, car was heavily damaged. Vehicle towed to Cadillac dealership. Truck considered total loss. I sustained injury exiting vehicle , as I am 7 months pregnant.”
NHTSA complaint #10169552, filed 2006-09, 6,500 miles“Takata recall I have a Cadillac SRX 2006 with very low mileage and there is definitely an issue with the timing chain setup as well as the vehicles head lighting errors, from my research this is definitely a fault from the company design and could have caused injury or even death”
NHTSA complaint #10948776, filed 2017-02“2006 Cadillac SRX turn signals burn out within months or replacement. I made 2 videos of me fixing it, put on YouTube with over 35, 000 views. That must mean there are lots of folks with this problem that don't know where to report it. While driving, the indicator flashes a bit faster than it should - the only clue it isn't working. You think other drivers know your intentions and they don't. This is dangerous. Mechanics have to pull the bumper, a bit of work, and want over $300 to change the bulb. Over and over again. This is the 5th time in 3 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433690, filed 2021-09“At random the blinker and electrical system fail in my 2006 Cadillac SRX v6 awd. I was driving and turned on the blinker to make a turn and the blinker did not sound and did not function. This problem does not happen regularly it is a 1 in a 100. I have had my Cadillac in to a Cadillac dealer multiple times to have this corrected and I fear that more cars may have this problem and an accident may occur. At times where the blinker fails the radio also may skip stations.”
NHTSA complaint #10220538, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 14V394000Jul 2, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Cadillac SRX 2004–2006, CTS 2003–2014
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 9% |
| 2015 | 45 | 10% |
| 2014 | 39 | 10% |
| 2013 | 52 | 13% |
| 2012 | 32 | 8% |
| 2011 | 40 | 9% |
| 2010 | 69 | 15% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 15% |
| 2007 | 7 | 13% |
| 2006 | 11 | 16% |
| 2005 | 22 | 18% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Cadillac SRX
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
5 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 28, 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