NHTSA has 68 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Cadillac SRX[1]. The biggest groups are the engine and the power train, so that is where to look first.
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.
- Engine. 18 complaints[4]. Owners describe warning lights, hard starts, loud running and stalling, and several tell of repair bills after the engine would not run properly.
- Power Train. 13 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car hesitating, lurching, or suddenly losing pull at low speed, and some mention noises from the rear of the car.
- Electrical System. 11 complaints[6]. Owners describe turn signals that fail at random, bulbs that are costly to reach, and in some stories smoke and fire.
- Steering. 9 complaints[7]. Owners describe power steering fluid leaks, whining noises and repeat seal or rack repairs.
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc). 8 complaints[8]. This group is related to the traction control reports.
- Exterior Lighting. 7 complaints[9].
- Traction Control System. 5 complaints[10]. Owners describe the system holding the car back when pulling away from a stop.
- Air Bags. 5 complaints[11]. One story describes air bags that did not deploy after a crash.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2006 SRX is necessarily included.
- Electrical System › Ignition (14V394), July 2014. About 554,328 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal (07V589), December 2007. About 275,936 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, loss of drive power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Wheels › Rim (06V307), August 2006. About 3,227 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, stalling.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 |
| SRX 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[15] | 13 / 20 / 16 | $5,150 |
| SRX AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[16] | 14 / 20 / 16 | $4,200 |
| SRX AWD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive[17] | 14 / 19 / 15 | $5,500 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR RWD/AWD[18].
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2006 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 216 | 7 |
| 2005 | 122 | 3 |
| 2006 | 68 | 3 |
| 2007 | 52 | 1 |
| 2008 | 47 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 474 | 6 |
| 2011 | 447 | 7 |
| 2012 | 417 | 3 |
| 2013 | 393 | 5 |
| 2014 | 390 | 2 |
| 2015 | 443 | 4 |
| 2016 | 168 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the SRX show 68 complaints and 3 recalls for 2006[2]. Among the 13 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2006 and 9 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (27) and the most are for 2010 (474)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2006 SRX?
The 2006 SRX has a real record of owner complaints, with 68 on file[1]. Engine reports lead the list[4], followed by the power train[5] and the electrical system[6]. Some reports mention crashes, fires or injuries, so safety items deserve a close look[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records and have a trusted mechanic check the engine and steering before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Cadillac SRX?
- Engine complaints lead the list[4], then the power train[5] and the electrical system[6]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
- Does the 2006 Cadillac SRX have recalls?
- Yes, the recalls section lists them, and the by-year fact shows the count[2].
- Is the 2006 Cadillac SRX reliable?
- Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide to what to check, not a final score.
- What gas mileage does the 2006 Cadillac SRX get?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the figures.
- Which year of the Cadillac SRX is best?
- The by-year comparison on this page sets the model years side by side[2].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 68 owner complaints on file for the 2006 Cadillac SRX (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Cadillac SRX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for SRX 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 18 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 86,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,700). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 100,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 125,150). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the traction control system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 14V394, filed July 2, 2014: Electrical System › Ignition. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 07V589, filed December 20, 2007: Power Train › Axle Assembly › Axle Shaft › Seal. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 06V307, filed August 11, 2006: Wheels › Rim . NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for SRX 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for SRX AWD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic (S5), Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for SRX AWD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S5), Premium, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/AWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR SUV RWD V6: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 4,165 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, SRX 4DR SUV RWD V8: length 195 in, width 72 in, height 68 in, wheelbase 117 in, curb weight 4,301 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov