2004 Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 2004

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2004 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2004 Cadillac SRX suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (16%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Cadillac SRX

Engine not specified

130000 mi

US $415
Replace RR suspension strut for FE3 Suspension, inspection discovered leaking airbag used for leveling. New Part $887.00....used--$275.plus $140.00 to install. 
130000 mi

US $100
Steering problem incorrectly diagnosed by dealer. Quoted $1300.00 to repair. Problem solved at another repair shop for $160.00. 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

61000 mi

US $380
Wheel bearing failed. 
70000 mi

US $1175
Power steering pump failure, leaking. 
76500 mi Power steering pump seal failed 
101000 mi

US $1400
Front brakes and rotors. Also discovered front hub and bearing needed to be replaced. $500.00 for brakes $900.00 for 2 hub and bearings 
111000 mi

US $900
Took back to regular shop, had rear bushings replaced, replaced shifter lever, shop found a problem with drive shaft bushings, scheduled for repair next week. CEL still on. I bought parts, labor this trip was only $75 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

68000 mi

US $600
Resistance in steering in parking enviro. Power Steering Pump replaced. 
100000 mi

US $1800
Replaced Shocks 
90000 mi

US $440
Wheel bearing issue. This is the second wheel to require this expensive repair. 
30000 mi Rack and pinion and right front strut replaced. Both leaking after hitting bump in road construction. 
64000 mi

US $600
First repair shop reported that roaring noise was differential. Took to 2nd repair shop. Determined it was rear hub assembly (wheel bearings). Replaced both sides. Noise gone. 
45000 mi Power steering hose and rear axle seals. 
51000 mi

US $200
intermediate steering shaft & tilt ball & shaft 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

115600 mi

US $575
Replace rear axle/hub assy due to bearing failure. 
117100 mi

US $2000
replace both rear shocks 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

76059 mi Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement Both Sides 
81800 mi Power Steering Pump Replacement 
128000 mi

US $300
Lower control arm bushing replaced LEFT & right 
87000 mi

US $250
driver's side rear wheel bearing making a terrible loud noise. Diagnosed it at a shop and bought the part thru eBay for $ 60. delivered with a lifetime warranty. Took it to the shop and they put it on for $ 100. Now the front one is going a. 
95000 mi

US $500
I had to replace both front wheel bearings. Buy them thru ebay and find some shop to put them on for you. Cadillac dealer wanted $ 800 each. I did it for $ 500 total 
117000 mi

US $250
another failed wheel bearing 
169000 mi

US $180
replaced hub bearing rt front 
188000 mi

US $163
replaced right rear wheelbearing 
176800 mi

US $1500
Power steering pump failed causing the the steering wheel and system to bind and require a lot of effort while operating. Power steering pump replaced. 
181000 mi

US $400
Front R/S wheel bearing replaced due to failure.. 3rd wheel bearing replacement for this vehicle.. 

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2004 Cadillac SRX Suspension Problems

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