2005 Cadillac SRX
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 30 of 122 complaints (25%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Visibility & Lighting include more reported injuries (9) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 216 in 2004 to 122 in 2005.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | vs. 2005 Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,550–5,150 | 3,650–5,150 | 3,650–5,150 | 3,650–4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–17 | 15–17 | 15–17 | 16–17 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–15 / 19–21 | 14–15 / 19–22 | 13–15 / 19–21 | 13–15 / 20–22 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 523–592 | 523–592 | 523–592 | 523–555 | |
| Complaints filed | 216 | 122 | 68 | 52 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 17 | 22 | 5 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Cadillac SRX have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Cadillac SRX?
Engine: 30 of 122 NHTSA complaints (25%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2005 Cadillac SRX get?
EPA rates it 15–17 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2005 Cadillac SRX?
EPA estimates $3,650–$5,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | 17 mpg (high) | $3,650 (low) | 523 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD | 14 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 16 mpg | $4,850 | 555 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S5) | 6 | 3.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 21 mpg | 17 mpg (high) | $3,650 (low) | 523 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S5) | 8 | 4.6L | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 14 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $5,150 (high) | 592 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 25 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 14 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 14V394000 · Jul 2, 2014
Defect: 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) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL · Campaign 07V589000 · Dec 20, 2007
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR AXLE PINION SEAL DOES NOT MEET ALL OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY EXPERIENCE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence: A REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND POSSIBLY LOSS OF CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PINION SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006 OR HTTP://WWW.CADILLAC.COM; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM; AND SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876 OR HTTP://WWW.SATURN.COM.
SUSPENSION:REAR · Campaign 06V125000 · Apr 20, 2006
Defect: CERTAIN VEHICLES HAVE A LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION TOE LINK THAT COULD SEPARATE BECAUSE OF AN INCORRECT WELD.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL WOULD BE ABLE TO TURN IN OR OUT, AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT AND LEFT TOE LINK AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. IF A TOE LINK IS REPLACED, THE DEALER WILL PERFORM A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339.