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2005 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2005 Cadillac SRX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

Cadillac SRX in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
Feb 2011

80800 mi

US $2300
Torque converter problem. First attempt was re-flash (along with bushing and engine mount replacement) for $900. Returned when issue not fixed, but bought own part (saved $250 over dealer cost for the same reman GM part) instal cost $1k 
Apr 2014

140700 mi

US $1100
Replaced front hubs Replaced valve cover gaskets,  cam position sensor, spark plugs 
Cadillac SRX in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
Apr 2013

104200 mi

US $800
the car's coil packs quit working 
Cadillac SRX in California, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2018
Aug 2011

40000 mi

US $404
Left rear window inop; dealer removed & replaced 40354 regulator. Covered ubder GMPP ext war; we paid $100 Engine light came on while driving home after recall 06516 reprogram ECM/PCM. Replaced 40368 P0140 Bank 1 sensor 2 O2 Sensor J6372. Advisor said not related to yesterday's reprogram. Cost $145, owner paid $100 under GMPP ext war 
Nov 2013

48900 mi
Air bag light on Dealer ordered & replaced air bag, harness, etc also repaired oil leak replaced a motor mount under warranty. Owner paid for routine service. 
Mar 2017

65500 mi

US $489
Replaced all 4 sets of brake pads and 2 rotors; resurfaced other 2 rotors, also changed radiator fluid and replaced leaking water pump 
Aug 2017

67500 mi

US $287
August 2017: 2005 SRX V8 67500 miles Air bag light came ON after driving few miles; then flashed ON-OFF Took to local shop where mechanic used a computer based diagnostic to determine that problem was defective passenger seat belt assembly; no replacement available locally; had to order from East Coast manufacturer, took about 2 weeks to obtain; replacement cured problem Air bag light ON after driving few miles, then flash ON/OFF. Took to repair shop, after considerable time using a trouble detector, mechanic found problem to be "faulty" passenger seat belt assembly. Part took weeks to obtain, but the replacement corrected issue. 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

Cadillac SRX in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Nov 2013
Oct 2012

94500 mi

US $1027
transfer case belt replacement 
Nov 2012

97000 mi

US $100
front turn signal/running light bulb replacement - requires removal of front bumper for reaplacemnt - 1.5hr labor charge 
Apr 2013

107800 mi

US $400
replaced noisy rear wheel bearing assy 
Sep 2013

117000 mi

US $820
replaced radiator 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

Cadillac SRX in Georgia, United States
Dec 2015 - Mar 2016
Dec 2015

134000 mi

US $2900
complete transmission rebuild 
Mar 2016

140000 mi
Severe missfire 
Cadillac SRX in Georgia, United States
- Apr 2007
Sep 2005

2000 mi
The electronics had to be replaced because the dials (speedometer, tach, radio etc) would simply fail while driving 
Nov 2005

4000 mi
both catalytic converters had to be replaced 
Apr 2007

51000 mi

US $2800
the transmission had a catastrophic failure without any warning. Transmission had to be rebuilt. 
Cadillac SRX in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Nov 2012

75000 mi

US $80
misfire cyl #3 replaced coil and all new iridium plugs dead battery, replaced at costco 
Cadillac SRX in California, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2011

61000 mi

US $880
I got this car new. My first GM and my last. 1 qt of oil use every 2000 mi. Had problems with trans, rear end, sunroof, brakes, on star, front end.... I am sure I left alot of things out! 
Cadillac SRX in Texas, United States
Nov 2010 - May 2014
Jun 2011

58000 mi

US $200
left rear passenger window non-functional and open. 
Mar 2012

68000 mi

US $180
replaced #4 spark plug, Misfiring causing shake. Repair total included $100.00 towing!!!! 
Aug 2012

69600 mi

US $850
needed to replace right catalytic converter, TSB 
Nov 2013

76400 mi

US $600
catalytic converter 
Cadillac SRX in Georgia, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2013
Jul 2012

57200 mi

US $500
Catalytic converter replacement 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

Cadillac SRX in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Apr 2021
Jul 2012

68500 mi

US $200
Tie rod end neede replacement. 

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