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Cadillac SRX

2004–2008 only

520 classified complaints 1 recall

2004–2008 Cadillac SRX models have 520 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 1 recall. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 98,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004–2008 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Cadillac SRX report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2004–2008

2009–2013

2014–2016

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004–2008 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 134 complaints

Median onset: 98,000 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 36 complaints

Median onset: 65,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 33 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 31 complaints

Median onset: 87,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Stalling and no-start · Engine 24 complaints

Median onset: 77,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Power steering pump, rack and lines · Steering 24 complaints

Median onset: 99,500 miles. 4.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.

Sunroof and panoramic roof · Body and interior 22 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 18.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 19 complaints

Median onset: 114,863 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004–2008 model years. See the full Cadillac SRX report for every year and full specs/safety data.