2006 Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 2006

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2006 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Cadillac SRX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

89900 mi

C $180
shorted motor under passenger seat was tripping the breaker, disabled all motors on both front seats and pedal adjustment, my wife could not drive the SUV. Mech. found the faulty motors, removed and cleaned the brushed, rep. damaged wiring. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

142000 mi

US $773
Right front light socket failed - turn signal and DRL. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

113200 mi

US $708
Replaced oil sending unit 
18500 mi BATTERY FAILED - DEALER REPLACED 
156320 mi

C $4000
Signal arm assembly defective. When making a right turn the high beams went on blinding incoming traffic so had to replace the arm. 700.00 installed. 
113300 mi Climate control non-functioning when cold, works when interior warms - removed system, disassembled, resolded cracked joints, reseated ribbon connections, reassembled, reinstalled system, system now works when interior is cold. 
122300 mi

US $50
CD player will not play or eject CD 
125700 mi CD Player would not eject-disassembled recycled CD player-found tiny broken spring loaded plastic "tang" in owner CD player that aids or prevents motor driven mechanism to eject CD-removed and replaced from one CD player to the other. 
34000 mi

US $130
Daylight running light/turn signal bulb failed! It requires removing wheel, removing inner fender panel, and a cover over lights; supposedly 2 hours work. Also charged for UPDATED holder;NOT WARRANTY!! 
53000 mi

US $500
front turn indicator bulbs and sockets required repair 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

35000 mi

US $5
Added a can of r134a to the A/C. 
12600 mi Driver's power seat actuator (motor) replaced under warranty. Dealer had car for two days. Provided loaner car (CTS.) Service experience with dealer was very good. 
26000 mi Signal light out 
50000 mi leaky condenser 
55000 mi front left tire pressure monitor intermittent. Notified of "failure" by driver information system in center of IP. Could not duplicate "failure" at the dealer. continues to flash "failure" periodically 
56000 mi Re calibrated tire pressure monitor  Rear power seat failed. Wiring to actuator was disconnected due to cargo shifting underneath the seat 
56000 mi replaced left front tire pressure sensor left front turn signal socket melted 
52680 mi

C $150
Front turn signal -- needed to be changed TWICE (socket was ultimately replaced as well). 
58900 mi

C $200
Replaced light bulb and had to remove fender 
69440 mi

C $175
No A/C. Refrigerant needed topping up. Suspected leak. Dealer service added a dye to the refrigerant so if a leak is present, it will be found quickly.. Dealer also supplied courtesy transportation for me while car was in service 
82000 mi

US $500
Rear seat motor repair, cost me about $500.  

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2006 Cadillac SRX Electrical Problems

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