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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (48%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 23 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 $400
noise coming from rear left bearing 
89900 mi

C $140
had to change a wheel bearing at the back, was very noisy 
89900 mi

C $150
noise coming from the front, was told it was the upper ball joint, got it replaced, noise came back after 2 hours, the I was told it was the top plate. Decided to buy a new car 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

142000 mi

US $773
Hub noise. Replaced fourth hub assembly. 

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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 
113200 mi

US $708
Both rear wheel bearing assemblies 
113200 mi

US $887
Replaced both front struts. Services rear end fluid with syhthetic fluid. 
105000 mi

US $100
Front wheel bearings making noise on turning, replaced with new wheel bearings 
106000 mi New wheel bearings installed in November failed, removed and installed old parts (wheel bearings). 
111000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear shocks and sway bar bushings. 
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. 
53000 mi

US $500
leak in power steering pressure hose 

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2006 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

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

65100 mi

C $750
control arms needed replacing - bushings "squeaking" 
65100 mi

C $850
Steering rack had to be replaced - around $600 for the part (we got it cheaper) and labour was huge because the rad had to be taken out - thanks to Cadillac! 
82000 mi

US $500
Caddy needed tie rods, rack and pinion repair.Way too many problems for an easy 80,000. Mostly long trip milage. Good riddance. 
71800 mi

US $985
tie rod and steering gear chain replaced 
57040 mi

C $2500
The entire steering system (it all started with a leak of power steering fluid). 
58900 mi The power steering leak reoccurred. It seems fixed (but we'll see). 
50840 mi

C $500
leak in power steering hose 
55480 mi

C $585
Struts 
57040 mi

C $230
Dealer noticed worn tie-rod end when in for timing chain 
66340 mi

C $300
Tie-rod ends needed replacing. 

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2006 Cadillac SRX Suspension Problems

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