Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Cadillac SRX has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V394000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V527000 TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V046000 FMVSS 124/ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V024000 FRONTAL AND ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V273000 GM/LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL NUT/WASHER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V151000 GM/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V346000 GM/FMVSS 207/FRONT BUCKET SEAT ATTACHMENTS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 43 complaints
- Electrical System 36 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 216 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Cadillac SRX has limited reliability data with seven recall campaigns, including serious issues with the ignition system and braking. The 216 owner complaints, notably about electronic stability control and electrical system, suggest moderate concern. While not overwhelmingly problematic, these issues warrant careful consideration for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic stability control | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | 70,000–130,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | occasional |
| Steering | 80,000–140,000 miles | $250–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Battery health check
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive electronic stability control
- Frequent electrical malfunctions
- Transmission slipping
- Steering play or noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.