Model year
2004 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 216 complaints for the 2004 Cadillac SRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (43), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (33), POWER TRAIN (26). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,850–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 216 complaints
- 2005 122 complaints
- 2006 68 complaints
- 2007 52 complaints
- 2008 47 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2010 474 complaints
- 2011 447 complaints
- 2012 417 complaints
- 2013 393 complaints
- 2014 390 complaints
- 2015 443 complaints
- 2016 169 complaints
Recalls
14V394000 · Jul 2, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM)…
08V527000 · Oct 9, 2008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GM IS RECALLING 17,301 MY 2004 CADILLAC SRX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER CAN BE MOVED FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION "ON" AND WITHOUT THE OPERATOR DEPRESSING THE BRAKE…
05V046000 · Feb 9, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 124, 'ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS.' IF ONE OF THE TWO ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS FAILS AND THE TEMPERATURE IS -22 DEGREES F TO -40 DEGREES F, THE ENGINE MAY NOT…
05V024000 · Jan 20, 2005
AIR BAGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERACTION BETWEEN THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG AND/OR ROOF-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG TO DEPLOY WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "ON" POSITION.
04V273000 · Jun 9, 2004
STEERING:LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL STUD NUT/WASHER ASSEMBLIES WITH WASHERS WERE MADE OF THE WRONG MATERIAL. THE WASHERS MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME LOOSE OR FALL AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE, REDUCING CLAMP LOAD. SEPARATION OF THE CONTROL…
04V151000 · Mar 29, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY IMPROPERLY TEMPORARILY ISOLATE THE DRIVER FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE SYSTEM FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1.25 SECONDS.
03V346000 · Sep 29, 2003
SEATS
CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." ONE OR BOTH FRONT ANCHOR TABS FOR THE FRONT BUCKET SEATS ARE NOT ENGAGED IN THE FLOOR PAN REINFORCEMENT SLOTS. A SEAT WITH ONLY…
Complaints
216 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 2, injury field 17, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE05052 | SUN ROOF GLASS FAILURE · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | Sep 22, 2005 | Jan 20, 2006 |
| EA06001 | SUNROOF GLASS FAILURE · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | Jan 20, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRX 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| SRX 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| SRX AWD · 3.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| SRX AWD · 4.6L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $5,500 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Cadillac SRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.