2007 Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 2007

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2007 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 197 repairs.
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2007 Cadillac SRX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (49%)

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Chart based on 37 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Cadillac SRX

Engine not specified

23000 mi

US $100
 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

77000 mi

US $545
R&R water pump thermostat both belts lube bearings change coolant 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

90520 mi

C $430
Engine overheated randomly while being driven. Towed to the shop to discover water pump had seized. Water pump replaced. Thermostat replaced. Coolant added. Water Pump replacement. Thermostat replacement. Coolant replacement. 
101880 mi

C $22
Check engine light came on. Checked gas cap and it was loose and would no longer tighten. Bought new gas cap and light turned off. 
1000 mi

US $300
Automatic transmission controller. In shop for 6 days 
2000 mi

US $300
Automatic transimission controller. In shop for 5 days. 
126000 mi

US $2000
Engine Mounts wore out, causing whole car vibration during idle. 
29000 mi Replaced water pump 
54000 mi

US $350
replaced with new thermostat 
80000 mi

US $5500
Replace leaking cam magnets and harness. Reseal leaking oil pan gasket. Replace leaking oil filter adapter. replace mode switch. Replace intake manifold gasket.  Replace broken motor mount. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

150500 mi

US $650
there were two o-2 sensors that were on the catalytic converters that where bad it would not pass emissions and the bad sensors were giving false readings for the oil pressure sensor also I will soon know if that needs to be repaired also 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

48360 mi Problems changing into 5th gear,it has to be coaxed into 5th at 100-120 kph......otherwise stays in 4th gear and 3000rpm.Works sometimes perfect other times intermitently. 
93000 mi

US $450
Cracked motor mount 
95000 mi

US $500
Accelerator replaced due to error message and engine power reduced 
121000 mi

US $1800
Received estimate to have timing belt replaced. I have decided to get rid of car and purchase new one. 
10000 mi Timing Chains replaced 
127100 mi

C $1000
Replaced belt and tensioner 
76000 mi

US $200
Oil seal was replaced -- synthetic oil replaced conventional oil added by over priced caddy dealer--found an independent caddy mechanic who identified the problem and fixed vs. the dealer's $1200 estimate to unnecessary replacement 
89000 mi

US $550
took the car in for routine maintenance and my independent mechanic said the water pump needed to be replaced along with two belts 
27900 mi Timing chains had to be replaced. 
18000 mi Mass Flow Air Sensor gone bad. Car would not start because the computer thinks the temperature is 180 F. Replaced at manufacturer cost 
20000 mi

US $200
Timing chain replaced, partially due to low oil level 
54870 mi

C $315
Load test battery and check charging system ...bad battery...replace battery 
65100 mi Check engine light on several times code was for emissions system not within spec. After the third time they have ordered a catalytic converter Replaced cats 
38007 mi computer sensor on transmission reset. Cadillac failed the emissions test as it need to be driven 500 miles or more once computer was reset. After having the computer reprogrammed for a transmission hard down shift, the vehicle failed a emissions test for a state inspection. Vehicle has to be driven so many miles under stated requirements to reset catalytic converter to standard 
68000 mi Loose gas cap that had to be replaced as it would not seat. Check engine light came on and would not go off. Disconnected the neg post of battery and reset the light. 
84000 mi

US $200
after last repair, motor mount on driver side needed to be replaced. Another deductible of $200 was required. We had put less than 400 miles on the car. At this point the Cadillac became unreliable so we decided to sell the car. 
15600 mi 5 defective timing chains replaced, third seat trim replaced - would not cycle, loose dash tightened, new battery - dead cell, hood latch replaced- broken, hidden dash door would not open - new spring. Out of service for 5 weeks. 
43000 mi 3 quarts low of oil - excessive oil consumption. 
50000 mi Fluid leak engine oil, front timing cover leaking on right side.  
54000 mi Service tire pressure system. Left front sensor defective 
64000 mi Replaced 5 defective timing chains again. Originally replaced in Nov 07. Took 3 days. New car provided. 
81000 mi First trip took to a dealer close to work the check engine light had come one. #6 fuel injector not working properly but shop said they could not "pinpoint the problem" Took the vehicle to the dealer where purchased and they replaced the #6 fuel injector. No addtional problems since repair. Water pump leaking dscovered when taken in for another repair. Replaced water pump after part came in. 
72000 mi Timing Chains stretched causing check engine light to come on and stay on. Hundreds and perhaps thousands of internet posts about same issue with 3.6 liter GM six cylinder engine. Long term problem with this engine but still no recall!! 
62000 mi

US $275
Some bearings were worn out on the water pump and also some belts needed replacing because of it 

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2007 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems

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