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Cadillac SRX 2005 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2005 Cadillac SRX: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

122Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V394000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V125000.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V589000.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

06V125000Reported April 20, 2006 - 23,077 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 20, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 23,077 vehicles across all affected models.

07V589000Reported December 20, 2007 - 275,936 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 275,936 vehicles across all affected models.

14V394000Reported July 2, 2014 - 554,328 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 554,328 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA06001Opened January 20, 2006 - Closed December 1, 2006

SUNROOF GLASS FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05052Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 20, 2006

SUN ROOF GLASS FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20041
20056
20067
20072
20086
20097
201011
201114
20128
20135
201418
20157
20168
20174
20188
20194
20203
20222
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.