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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.
Cadillac SRX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (28%)
$1000 - $2499 (72%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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