2006 Cadillac SRX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
25/100
#10 most-complained of 13 SRX years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Cadillac SRX has 68 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #10 highest of 13 SRX model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (20 complaints, 29% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 14 city / 20 hwy
Top 2006 Cadillac SRX problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Cadillac SRX ranks #10 of 13 among SRX model years (Complaint Index 25/100, verdict: Good). It has 68 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac SRX?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (20 complaints), brakes (16 complaints), and electrical system (16 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 77,407 miles.
- Does the 2006 Cadillac SRX have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Cadillac SRX, most recently reported 2014, covering electrical system, transmission & powertrain, and suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Cadillac SRX?
- EPA rates the 2006 Cadillac SRX at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,525. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.