Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Cadillac SRX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 68 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 #07V589000 DRIVE AXLE SEAL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V307000 CERTIFICATION TIRE LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Power Train 13 complaints
- Electrical System 11 complaints
- Steering 9 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 7 complaints
Of the 68 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 68 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Cadillac SRX receives an average reliability rating due to a moderate number of complaints and significant recalls affecting key systems like the ignition and axle assembly. These issues suggest some risk of expensive repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| rear axle seal | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$2,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| ESC system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant system flush every 5 years
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noises during acceleration
- Difficulty in starting engine
- Vibration in steering wheel
- Fluid leaks under vehicle
- Inconsistent brake performance
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.