The 2004 Cadillac SRX has 218 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission failure: complete destruction, slipping, shifting problems, torque converter shudder. described as a $3,800+ repair. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Cadillac SRX vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 4 SRX model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2009) to 416 (2012). With 218 complaints, the 2004 SRX sits belowthe model's median of 393.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 14V394000This 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 a…
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 08V527000GM 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 I…
vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Campaign 05V046000CERTAIN 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 TEMPERATUR…
air bags
Campaign 05V024000ON 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 IG…
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, powertrain, and maintenance history. The second-generation model (2010-2016) is frequently described as a significant reliability and financial liability, with very…
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