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Expensive Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 78 repairs.
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Cadillac SRX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (28%)

$1000 - $2499 (72%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

93000 mi

US $1200
Replaced brake pads and rotors at 93,000 miles. Longest lasting (original) brakes I ever had. I probably could have gone to 100,000 miles before they were worn out, but brakes became jittery at high speed slow-downs so I replaced them. 

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2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

18187 mi

US $1009
Engine has intermittent rough idle, and hard stumble. GM recommended thorough cleaning of fuel injectors. 
27400 mi

US $150
No previous failure symptoms before complete battery failure in home driveway, lucky that day. 
55000 mi

US $1100
Nrw Tires 
100982 mi

US $1400
head gasket leaking oil 
108000 mi

US $600
Replaced pads and new rotors, as part of routine maintenance along with oil and filter change with tire rotation and two new tires 

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2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

57000 mi

US $1400
Severe carbon buildup in all cylinders and one broken intake valve spring 
73000 mi

US $2000
engine not running smoothly check engine light was on replaced a broken intake valve spring. stability track needs service message and warning light was also on because of the broken valve spring. 
70000 mi

US $450
Tire Pressure Monitor in one tire plus the main TMS Module needed to be replaced. Took 3 visits. 
110000 mi

US $3000
2 wheel bearings replaced Water condensed inside passenger side headlight causing it to be dim. Replaced at $620. 
29000 mi

US $1200
Had to replace the entire rear differential assy. 2012 had a tsb to replace due to redesigned with a filter and different clutch plates 

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2011 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

118000 mi

US $1200
Replace two from wheel hubs and sway links 
121000 mi

US $600
Fuel regulator and lines 
26000 mi

US $1800
Electrical rear door motor replaced 

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2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

98430 mi

US $2109
BRAKE PADS & ROTORS REPLACED 
102342 mi

US $1899
100000 mile service 

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2008 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

122000 mi

US $1200
thermostat housing was leaking 
134000 mi

US $600
replace a worn front wheel bearing 
149000 mi

US $300
right rear bearing replaced rear brake pads and rotor 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

75000 mi

C $120
Right front wheel bearing broken. Bought a new aftermarket wheel hub assembly and paid a friend for install. Cost $120 total for part. 
79980 mi

C $760
The aftermarket wheel bearing bought ended up breaking while on holiday. Forced to repair the vehicle at Midas as it was barely drive-able. Also performed an oil change which only cost $98 of the $760-ish repair bill. The aftermarket wheel hub unit bought ended up breaking while on holiday. Forced to repair the vehicle at Midas as it was barely drive-able. 
81220 mi

C $360
Rear right wheel bearing broken with audible noise. We bought the wheel bearing prior to the brake line failing. We took the car to the shop the day of the brake failure. Brake line so corroded it failed while being driven. Caliper had to be broken and replaced due to seizure. 
77800 mi

C $438
Third wheel hub unit replaced due to broken bearing on rear drivers side. Part bought separately and installed by friend/mechanic. 
89900 mi

C $2700
Replaced broken engine splash guard, broken front passenger side tie-rod and leaking power steering lines. Replaced broken engine splash guard after car ended up in ditch. Replaced front side passenger tie rod. Repaired leaking power steering hose. 
90520 mi

C $525
Replaced broken tie-rod. Replaced leaking power steering hose. Replaced brake line due to brake line bursting. Replaced broken tie-rod. Replaced leaking power steering hose. Replaced brake lines which has burst. 
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. 
94400 mi

C $1125
Break line burst. Replaced lines. Both front sway bar links were broken, including the previously replaced one. Power steering hoses were leaking. Replaced hoses. 
106640 mi

C $250
Car started having problems changing gears. Discovered small corrosion hole in transmission line leaking fluid. Cut out piece of old line and replaced. Refilled transmission fluid. Very loud grinding noise heard when braking coming from right rear wheel. Caliper seized. Replaced caliper and pads. Cleaned clogged bolt. Checked other wheels. Another clogged bolt cleaned. Replaced all pads and flushed brakes. 
106640 mi

C $290
Car started making a loud whining noise, check engine light appeared. Bad smell detected, pulled car over. Multiple warning lights flashing; battery charging system noted. Removed and replaced alternator with rebuilt unit. No further issue. 
1000 mi

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

US $300
Automatic transimission controller. In shop for 5 days. 
3500 mi

US $5000
New Transmission. In shop for three weeks. 
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. Replace turn signal multi function switch. 
126000 mi

US $2000
Engine Mounts wore out, causing whole car vibration during idle. 

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2007 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

90300 mi

US $1500
Transfer case chain apparently stretched and was skipping teeth. 
86000 mi

US $780
Developed a leak in the two main brake lines from the master cylinder. Dealer had difficulty finding replacement parts. Lines were replaced and the brake system is working again. 
95000 mi

US $500
Replaced transmission with used transmission 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. 
114700 mi

C $1850
Replaced rear bearings in November 2015 with parts from online company - these failed in December 2016 - had GM OEM bearings put in this June 2017 - all good now, also replaced all 4 tires (255 45R / 20 Pirrelli Scorpion) 
117180 mi

C $300
Bought online brake rotors and pads September 2016.....they have failed and rotors are warped and pads are worn out already. Replaced all with GM OEM parts and all is good now. 
128960 mi

C $875
Both front wheel bearing/hubs were replaced with OEM parts. Also replaced both front rotors and brake pads. 
54870 mi

C $315
Load test battery and check charging system ...bad battery...replace battery 
62620 mi

C $765
Installed new driver's side power mirror assembly due to failure of gears. stability control and ABS engaging with driving on bare pavement. Bad wheel speed sensor in rear wheel hub. replaced hub assembly (same one replaced last month for bad wheel bearing!) Dealer reinstalled grab handle at no charge as goodwill due to other problems. Roaring noise from front...bad left front wheel bearing...replaced wheel hub Right lower control arm bushings found to be very badly worn...replaced right lower control arm assembly 
65100 mi

C $1700
Wiring harness for trailer hitch fell onto exhaust, melted and shorted blowing body control module. 
94860 mi

C $499
Replace front right wheel bearing 
127100 mi

C $1000
Replace front left Hub (noisy) Replaced belt and tensioner 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

171000 mi

US $1701
Transfer case was replaced with a rebuilt one. The case started going out at a little over 150K miles. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

113000 mi

US $1400
Wheel bearing noise Stabilizer links frozen. Links replaced Right side engine mount bad. Replaced 
113200 mi

US $708
Both rear wheel bearing assemblies Replaced oil sending unit 
113200 mi

US $887
Replaced both front struts. Services rear end fluid with syhthetic fluid. 
115300 mi

US $982
Replaced entire drive shaft 
104440 mi

C $2300
We had an embarrassing squeaking noise in the front end. Some said it was bushings but we replaced both struts and the problem is fixed. We read your replies to what it could be and addressed the issue. Problem fixed. 
156320 mi

C $4000
We had a squeaking noise in the front end that was anoying and embarrassing so we changed the both front strut assembly and the noise went away till the winter came. Now the noise is back on the drivers side. ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL display is on. Sensor issue replaced one bearing at the time solving the problem until it returned. Now replaced three bearings so far. Sensors are built into the bearing assembly. Nothing wrong with the bearing 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. Engine misfire on one cylinder. Tune up time. Had a bad coil and one coil tube cracked causing another cylinder issues when all said and done. 1000.00 dollar tune up. Didn't expect that one. 
105000 mi

US $100
Front wheel bearings making noise on turning, replaced with new wheel bearings 
107000 mi

US $350
Right catalytic converter began making noise - replaced right catalytic converter. 
134000 mi

US $235
Replaced left catalytic converter. 
139000 mi

US $175
Evaporative purge control valve replacement 
140000 mi

US $1500
Check engine code P0008 - ignition timing off - changed 3 timing chains, tensioners, rails, oil pump, water pump, cam sensors, crank sensor, belts and tensioners. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

49600 mi

C $800
Steering sensor for the Stability system. 
52680 mi

C $150
Front turn signal -- needed to be changed TWICE (socket was ultimately replaced as well). 
57040 mi

C $2500
The entire steering system (it all started with a leak of power steering fluid). 
53000 mi

US $2740
Stretched timing chain 
62000 mi

US $2500
drop engine and reseal oil pan, front engine seal, valve cover seals, etc. 
71800 mi

US $985
tie rod and steering gear chain replaced 
50840 mi

C $500
leak in power steering hose 
55480 mi

C $585
Struts 
57040 mi

C $230
Timing chains Dealer noticed worn tie-rod end when in for timing chain 
58900 mi

C $200
Replaced 3 timing chains Water pump Replaced light bulb and had to remove fender 
66340 mi

C $300
Engine light came on and started makIng noise. Turned out to be low on oil. Tie-rod ends needed replacing. 
73780 mi

C $2000
Seal leak Replaced spark plugs Coil replaced 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

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 
140700 mi

US $1100
Replaced front hubs Replaced valve cover gaskets,  cam position sensor, spark plugs 

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2005 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

94500 mi

US $1027
transfer case belt replacement 
97000 mi

US $100
front turn signal/running light bulb replacement - requires removal of front bumper for reaplacemnt - 1.5hr labor charge 
107800 mi

US $400
replaced noisy rear wheel bearing assy 
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

51000 mi

US $2800
the transmission had a catastrophic failure without any warning. Transmission had to be rebuilt. 
134000 mi

US $2900
complete transmission rebuild 

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2004 Cadillac SRX

Engine not specified

70000 mi

US $1330
Upon acceleration from stop, clunking or grinding noise occurred from under vehicle. TRANSFER CASE had to be replaced. 
83000 mi

US $2500
Loud noise when taking off fast. Problem was case and drive shaft. Also May 09 had front differential replaced,cost $2300. I think the problem in August is related but can't get any answers. Had front left and right struts replaced in July 08 cost $2400 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

90000 mi

US $500
Coolant Outlet hose Water Pump 
101000 mi

US $1400
Front brakes and rotors. Also discovered front hub and bearing needed to be replaced. $500.00 for brakes $900.00 for 2 hub and bearings 
60700 mi

US $400
Failed coil assembly Coil failed. 
61000 mi

US $380
Wheel bearing failed. 
70000 mi

US $1175
Power steering pump failure, leaking. Mass air flow wiring broken, caused poor running & check engine light. Wires repaired. 
78700 mi

US $145
Water pump failed, I replaced it. Simple job... 
81000 mi

US $580
Fuel injection sensor failed, replaced 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

85000 mi

US $2000
Series of trips to repair throttle body, coil pack, catalytic converter, and two O2 sensors. 
139700 mi

US $100
transmission slipping would not go over 55 mph 
155900 mi

US $1600
Slipping transmission- flush, filter, gaskets, 2 gallons fluid.  Needed new throttle position sensor, new oxygen sensors and left front ABS sensor 
34200 mi

US $1000
Transmission stumbling during low-gear shifting. Barely perceptible but with BO in office will probably drive this car until I die. 
46000 mi

US $900
Oil leaked from front differential causing bearing to wear and make noise on acceleration. 
53000 mi

US $2700
never overheated, just noticed that check coolant level warning started to come on every few days and i needed to top off, then every day and car was running a little rough. 
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 
70000 mi

US $1500
has been in shop 8 days. mech. thinks it is transfer case. says it should be done in about 2 more days. est. of at least $1100.00 so far. 
100000 mi

US $1800
Replaced Shocks 
130000 mi

US $2000
catalytic converters replaced front headlights replaced 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

56000 mi

US $170
Gas struts for rear hatch failed. Replaced both. 
86000 mi

US $340
2 coils plus sparkplugs replaced. 
102000 mi

US $500
r&r #2 coil and all sparkplugs. 
117100 mi

US $2000
replaced transfer case. replace both rear shocks 
149000 mi

US $1020
replaced ECM module.. 
88000 mi

US $12000
LR window (electric) cable broke, entire unit had to be replaced. Has 2 gas tanks with connecter between-stopped up-tanks removed, cleaned, replaced. Fuel pump burned up, no fuel, relpaced also. TSB has been issued, but no recall. would crank up but not run 
90700 mi

US $260
new weather stripping on tailgate right rear electric window cable broke, window woulod not roll up. 
101000 mi

US $551
water pump leaking 
107800 mi

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

US $168
"traction" light would come on and off. Causing shifting problems, including the transmission grabbing hard when downshifting to first while stopping. TSB to lube computer connections. sunroof drain plug stopped up with pollen and stuff. water then drains into jack well. 
115000 mi

US $450
Shop kept car for about 3 weeks, checking to see if it would repeat the ignition "lock-up" (couldn't start or get key out) and "hard shift". It would not Also took to dealer but they could not duplicate either. Lubed and cleaned computer heads. Repaired front blinker light, again 
118500 mi

US $2000
replaced computer system 
134000 mi

US $900
leak around windshield and moon roof main gas pump (plastic) cracked 

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2004 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

176800 mi

US $1500
The A/C compressor has failed for the 4th time since I have had this vehicle. Power steering pump failed causing the the steering wheel and system to bind and require a lot of effort while operating. Power steering pump replaced. 
181000 mi

US $400
Front R/S wheel bearing replaced due to failure.. 3rd wheel bearing replacement for this vehicle.. 
105700 mi

US $1000
Rear cv shaft spline stripped replaced cv shafts and axle carrier transfer case is also affected 
120000 mi

US $800
replaced engine computer 
169000 mi

US $180
replaced hub bearing rt front 
188000 mi

US $163
replaced right rear wheelbearing 
92000 mi

US $2000
Emission recall, new sparks plugs, engine flush. 
104000 mi

US $100
air conditioning blowing hot air 
116000 mi

US $100
fuel system light 
116000 mi

US $650
small leak in the rear air unit and was very hard to locate and fix 
127000 mi

US $400
replaced water pump 
140000 mi

US $800
throttle 
141000 mi

US $900
engine coil 
142000 mi

US $500
gas sensors 
151000 mi

US $800
they cant find the problem, third time in shop 
155000 mi

US $500
check engine light on think its a gasoline vent problem 
156000 mi

US $400
check engine light keeps coming on 
146000 mi

US $400
fuel system warning light, we can cant find the problem 
156000 mi

US $495
check engine ligs keeps coming on 
156000 mi

US $750
im not sure what they did 
165000 mi

US $3500
There's a rod broke in my engine that keeps burning oil. 

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