Model year

2005 Cadillac SRX

NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 122 complaints for the 2005 Cadillac SRX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (16), ENGINE (16). 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 $3,950–$5,500, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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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)…

07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.

06V125000 · Apr 20, 2006

SUSPENSION:REAR

CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.

Complaints

122 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 10, fire flag on 4, injury field 22, 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.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20
  2. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)16
  3. ENGINE16
  4. STEERING15
  5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER11
  6. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
  7. AIR BAGS7
  8. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
  9. SERVICE BRAKES5
  10. SUSPENSION5

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (2). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
ActionSubjectOpenedClosed
PE05052SUN ROOF GLASS FAILURE · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYSep 22, 2005Jan 20, 2006
EA06001SUNROOF GLASS FAILURE · VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYJan 20, 2006Dec 1, 2006

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
SRX 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline152217——$3,950
SRX 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline141916——$5,150
SRX AWD · 3.6L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline142117——$3,950
SRX AWD · 4.6L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline141915——$5,500

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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 2005 Cadillac SRX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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