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Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

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

Other (7%)

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Cadillac SRX body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (12%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

39000 mi

US $2
Water filled cargo area in spare tire well. Sunroof rear drivers side rubber drain hose kinked and leaking into passenger compartment. HOURS to get interior panels off to try to reach area. Used 1/2 inch diameter split aluminum tubing 4 inches long, straightened rubber drain hose and applied aluminum tube around it to keep from kinking. Secured with nylon zip ties. Obvious design flaw from factory. 

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2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

US $260
Condensation in Headlamp assembly caused headlight to go out. Entire bumper had to be removed. Replaced xenon light bulb (expensive), still did not work. Repair facility said ballast shorted out and needed replaced. Had to special order. Ballast dried out and started working again. Had shop seal headlamp assembly with clear silicone to try and correct from happening again. 

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2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

18000 mi Visited for Maintenance and a Recall but dealer found piece of exterior chrome missing near driver side mirror. Replaced at no charge. May be common issue - noticed in on another report for 2010 SRX. 

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2010 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

62000 mi

US $100
The wheels have been replaced 3 times now due to cosmetic defects Developed a leak into the interior under the glove box that was noticed after washing car. It was determined the sunroof drain tubes were plugged and had to be unplugged 

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2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

38000 mi

US $250
Driver side power side view mirrors stopped returning to normal when shifting from reverse (angled down) to drive (angled level to see behind the car). Repaired under extended warranty. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX

Engine not specified

33000 mi Water leak in trunk area. Was never sealed at factory. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

320-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

430 mi Paint Dings 3 each came from dealer that way 
1430 mi New headliner installed, old one came unglued in back by rear door. Reinforced back bumper as it was warped. 
27000 mi Sunroof re-aligned and lubed as it was closing slowly or not closing when opened. 
89900 mi

C $900
Replaced broken engine splash guard after car ended up in ditch. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

39000 mi

US $75
passenger roof hand-hold loosened psgr dash storage door would not open. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

48360 mi Both front seats / bottom / cushion to be replaced because both heater elements have become warped and damaged and it feels like broken springs to touch.Driver leather has a hole starting to develop........from the inside. 
126480 mi This was an estimate to repair the sun roof as it was barely opening & closing. They said the 'rail' and the 'guides' were worn and warping, and that the motor was tired ? Anyway the cost to repair this is $3,500.00 which I have opted out of at this time. 
37820 mi Rattle in passenger door pillar. 
22000 mi A small plastic trunk cover lock was broken. Part ordered and replaced. 
5000 mi Sunroof track replaced and track for hidden glove compartment replaced. 
47000 mi Dash vent was broken and not adjustable. Vent was replaced. 
52000 mi Broken AC vent was replaced on drivers side 
52000 mi A second dashboard AC vent had broken and was replaced. 
42000 mi Sunroof motor failed at 10000 miles. They had to replace the whole sunroof assembly and was a disaster. Messed up the headliner etc, car has t been the same since after a month of fighting with them to restore it to like new condition. 
16000 mi Replaced hideaway glove box and fixed loose driver door trim. Auto in for 3 days due to parts. New car provided. 
53000 mi Replaced passenger side assist strap. 
150500 mi Rear wiper works intermittently. Sun roof works intermittently. 
58900 mi Overhead grab handle on passenger side tore off (only secured with self tapping screw!) Shop had "no time' to look at it 
62620 mi

C $535
Dealer reinstalled grab handle at no charge as goodwill due to other problems. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

33200 mi broken handle on passenger side seat tilt back! 
16200 mi PASSENGER WINDOW SEAL STUCK TO GLASS AND TORE CAUSING AN AIR LEAK - DEALER REPLACED WINDOW SEAL 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

65100 mi

C $750
leak in back of vehicle causing carpet to be continuously wet where jack is stored. Rear roof drain ports were apparently plugged. 
26000 mi

US $91
water in jack compartment. clean sun roof drain lines and reposition so that water does not leak inside car 
32000 mi

US $650
Sunroof leaking, said they replace drain tube 
9000 mi

US $75
repair ultra view sunroof closing problem 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

94000 mi

US $5
Weather seal around rear door had to be taken out, then cleaned and put back with silicone caulk. 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

90700 mi

US $135
new weather stripping on tailgate 
107800 mi

US $524
water entering left rear and accumulating in jack well. drain hose for glass sliding roof disconnected. 
112500 mi

US $168
sunroof drain plug stopped up with pollen and stuff. water then drains into jack well. 
134000 mi

US $2500
leak around windshield and moon roof 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

54110 mi Luggage Carrier Side Rail Replacement 
55081 mi Luggage Carrier Side Rail Front Finish Cover Replacement Luggage Carrier Side Rail Front Finish Cover Replacement 
66549 mi Headrest And/Or Cover, Front Seat Driver R&R or Replace Liftgate Weatherstrip Replacement 
69240 mi Rear Hatch Support Gas Tube Replace 
72073 mi Sunshade Replacement, Right Side 
73529 mi Roof Console Replacement 
76059 mi Outside Rearview Mirror Glass Replacement Left Side 
82000 mi Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement 

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Cadillac SRX Body Problems

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