2006 Cadillac SRX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2006 Cadillac SRX has a complaint index of 25, ranking 10th worst out of 13 model years, with a 'Good' verdict. It has 68 complaints, 3 recalls, and no deaths reported, making it one of the lower-risk SRX years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #10 of 13 SRX years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 68
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2006 Cadillac SRX problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine20 (29%)
- Brakes16 (24%)
- Electrical System16 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain13 (19%)
- Steering9 (13%)
- Airbags5 (7%)
- Other4 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (6%)
- Structure & Body3 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling suddenly at highway speeds, causing the vehicle to veer and crash before airbags could deploy.
- Some describe electrical fires starting at the steering column or dashboard shortly after key-on, in one case while the driver was exiting the vehicle.
- Drivers report the traction control and stability system locking up unexpectedly on wet or icy roads, leading to loss of control.
- Several owners describe the glass sunroof shattering without warning, sometimes while driving and sometimes while parked, after repeated prior visits to the dealership for sunroof issues.
- One owner reported the brakes seeming to lock up at very low speeds, with the dealer unable to duplicate the problem.
- A structure and body complaint described a fire starting under the passenger seat, suspected to be linked to electrical wiring.
2006 Cadillac SRX recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V394000Jul 2, 2014Electrical System554,328 vehicles
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) 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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 07V589000Dec 20, 2007Transmission & Powertrain275,936 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 06V307000Aug 11, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,227 vehicles
Wheels:rim
Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
Risk: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
2006 Cadillac SRX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,525
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other SRX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Cadillac SRX reliable?
- Compared to other SRX model years, the 2006 SRX ranks 10th worst out of 13 years tracked, with a complaint index of 25 and a 'Good' verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac SRX?
- NHTSA complaint data shows the engine as the top problem area, making up 29% of complaints, followed by brakes and electrical system issues, each at 24%.
- Does the 2006 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 SRX, covering the electrical system (key fob/airbag related), the rear axle pinion seal, and a tire rim labeling issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2006 SRX compare to later SRX model years?
- The 2006 SRX with a complaint index of 25 is much lower risk than the 2010-2012 and 2015 model years, which are rated 'Avoid' with complaint indexes between 75 and 100.
- What mileage do problems typically show up at on the 2006 SRX?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 77,407 across all complaints, with engine problems reported around 87,000 miles and brake problems around 88,590 miles.