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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 40 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

56000 mi

US $221
turn signal bulbs replaced (3) in less than a year 
33480 mi

$100
air condition doesnt keep the cooling gas. no leak found. recharged. 
34100 mi

$150
couldn't solve the air condition problem, car doesn't keep the cooling gaz 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

64000 mi

US $400
HID ballast out due to condensation inside headlight 
67000 mi

US $80
removed alternator,tested good put back on srx has has an electrical draw that drains battery over nite. still not running after two weeks.very upset.would not buy another. 
67500 mi

US $300
nothing yet still waiting for shop time car pulled batt. less than 12 v.in 24 hr.wind. actuator replaced. window worked. charges right.2000 miles so far,ok 
95000 mi Tire monitor needs service. Tried to reset the system - did not work. 
54961 mi drain from AC stopped up dumped passenger floorboard full of water. hose from AC unit bent not directing water outside car, dumped water in floor board! Previous hx has included windows jumping track,turn signals not working, interior lights not working--- 
56000 mi

US $450
Needed new alternator 
130000 mi

US $2000
front headlights replaced 
77000 mi

US $200
Passenger side mirror tilt would not move up and down (but side to side). Turn signal would occasionally not work when the headlights came on. 
51000 mi

US $200
navigation getting lost and inability to input locations into navigation, replaced navigation unit & then still didnt work after they said it did, then said needed updated nav disc as GM would not pay for it? I said BS, you replaced unit, should work. after me bitching hard!! finally agreed to buy us the disc, will see if that works, waiting to see! 
51000 mi updated nav disc did not work, still waiting for a 2nd one 
52000 mi got a nav disc that works, even updated maps!! 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

103700 mi

US $60
rf turn light kept going out. Socket replaced, still out sometimes. returned, working now. 
115000 mi

US $450
Repaired front blinker light, again 
66000 mi

US $75
Recurring problem - suspect turn signal socket. The replacement requires removing the wheel, mud & debris covers and several screws. About 45 minutes per occurrence. 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

162000 mi Radio and backup warning system coincidently stopped working within a week of leaving shop. Also the remote keyless entry and Locking system stopped working. 
95000 mi

US $500
starter went bad. Bought a reman at Advance auto and had it put on within a hour at a shop. Dealer wanted $ 600+ 
176800 mi

US $1500
The A/C compressor has failed for the 4th time since I have had this vehicle. 
142000 mi Replaced a turn signal bulb. I had the bulbs replace by buying the part from the Cadillac parts department but had another repair shop install it. At first I bought the bulb from Autozone it worked for one day, purchased at dealerships it worked perfectly. I didn't have the headlight changed because you have to buy the whole piece, you can't just buy a fuse or a bulb. 
128000 mi

US $4
turn signal bulb 
120000 mi

US $800
replaced engine computer 
104000 mi

US $100
air conditioning blowing hot air 
116000 mi

US $650
small leak in the rear air unit and was very hard to locate and fix 
109000 mi

US $296
Driver side reverse light, right turn signal light replaced. 
40282 mi Rear Window Wiper Motor Replaced Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor Replaced 
46796 mi Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement 
48896 mi Radio Replaced 
49551 mi Vehicle Entertainment Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement 
50388 mi Front Right Fog Lamp Replacement 
54110 mi Tire Pressure Indicator Replacement 
54565 mi Air Outlet Vent Right Center Replace Vehicle Entertainment Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement 
56673 mi Occupant Safety Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement 
72073 mi Window Roof Vent Replace 
73529 mi Occupant Safety Wiring and/or Connector Repair or Replacement 
88000 mi Reconnected Trunk Courtesy Lamp Changed Rear Right License Plate Bulb 
103000 mi Front Turn Signal/DRL/Parking Bulb Burned Out 
107000 mi

US $230
Replaced Delco Battery 

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2004 Cadillac SRX Electrical Problems

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