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#BS-2006-CADSRX-4F492006 Cadillac Srx
Based on reports from 96 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
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Based on 96 complaints, 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
check engine light on
4 complaints • Severity 8/10
sunroof does not close consistently
2 complaints • Severity 5/10
timing chain wear
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
17 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 79K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (22 reports) • Median: 79K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (17 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
AI-synthesized themes from real complaints
Buyer Lot Checklist
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Negotiation Talking Points
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Where the complaints fall
2006 Cadillac Srx: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Srx, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 79,025 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 79K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Srx, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Srx, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2006 Cadillac Srx, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Cadillac Srx. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
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.
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.
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Cadillac Srx is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is lights.
2006 Cadillac Srx vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
96
Class avg
500
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 96 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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