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2004 Cadillac SRX
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 216
- Received Dec 2003 to Feb 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Unintended acceleration despite braking23 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Glass shatters or cracks without impact15 complaints · 6.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed11 complaints · 5.1% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V394000This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Recall #08V527000Gm is recalling 17,301 my 2004 cadillac srx vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 16 crashes, 2 fires, 17 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.
Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
- Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up
- Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines
- Automatic emergency braking applies without reason
1 more problem
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
- Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 216 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 23 | 11% | – | NHTSA recall #05V046000 |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 15 | 6.9% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 11 | 5.1% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 9 | 4.2% | – | NHTSA recall #14V394000 |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 6 | 2.8% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 6 | 2.8% | – | NHTSA recall #04V151000 |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Turn signals work intermittently or fail | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V394000July 2, 2014554,328 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 2, 2014 that they are recalling 554,328 model year 2003-2014 Cadillac CTS vehicles manufactured August 16, 2001, to April 28, 2014, and 2004-2006 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured March 20, 2003, to August 11, 2006. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 14172.
NHTSA recall #08V527000October 9, 200817,301 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
Gm is recalling 17,301 my 2004 Cadillac Srx vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the transmission shift lever Can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition "on" and without the operator depressing the brake pedal or, in some cases, the shifter Can be moved from the "park" position with the ignition turned off.
If the vehicle is parked or parked on a slope, this condition could allow the vehicle to roll increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the pawl stopper and a bushing within the shifter assembly free of charge. The recall began on december 3, 2008. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-800-982-2339 or through their website at <a href=http://www.gmownercenter.com>http://www.gmownercenter.com</a> .
NHTSA recall #05V046000February 9, 200519,924 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, 'accelerator control systems.' if one of the two accelerator pedal return springs fails and the temperature is -22 degrees f to -40 degrees f, the engine may not return to idle within three seconds, as required.
If this were to occur, greater brake pedal force and a longer distance may be required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the accelerator pedal assembly. This recall began on march 8, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
NHTSA recall #05V024000January 20, 200587,000 vehicles affected
air bags
On certain passenger vehicles, an interaction between the sensing and diagnostic module and vehicle's electrical system may cause the driver's frontal air bag and/or roof-mounted side impact air bag to deploy when the ignition key is turned to the "on" position.
A person positioned for driving may receive minor injuries, such as abrasions, from contact with a deploying air bag.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sensing and diagnostic module free of charge. The recall began on may 20, 2005. Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
NHTSA recall #04V273000June 9, 200441,928 vehicles affected
steering: linkages
On certain passenger vehicles involved in this campaign, the lower control arm ball stud nut/washer assemblies with washers were made of the wrong material. The washers may fracture and become loose or fall away from the vehicle, reducing clamp load. Separation of the control arm ball stud and steering knuckle, due to disengagement of the tapered attachment and retaining nut, is possible.
If the control arm separates from the knuckle, the affected corner of the vehicle will drop and the control arm would be forced downward, contacting the wheel. The affected wheel could tilt outward and create a dragging action that would tend to slow the vehicle and create a tendency for the vehicle to turn in the direction of the affected wheel. In extreme situations, the affected wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle. Separation of the wheel assembly would also sever that wheel;s hydraulic brake hose and result in diminished braking performance of the vehicle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ball stud joints and measure the torque of the nut for all front lower control arms in all models affected as well as the rear lower control arms on the xlr and corvette. If the torque is not at specification, the dealers will replace the ball stud, the knuckle, and the nut. If the torque is at specification, the dealers will replace the nut/washer assembly only. The recall will begin on august 25, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438.
NHTSA recall #04V151000March 29, 200411,375 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with all wheel drive, the antilock brake system (ABS) may improperly temporarily isolate the driver from the foundation brake system for a maximum of 1.25 seconds.
This Can cause in an increase in braking distance, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the ABS traction control system controller. Owner notification began on may 10, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339.
NHTSA recall #03V346000September 29, 20036,771 vehicles affected
seats
Certain passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 207, "seating systems." one or both front anchor tabs for the front bucket seats are not engaged in the floor pan reinforcement slots. A seat with only one tab engaged or neither engaged would not meet the static rearward loading test requirements of the standard.
In some crash conditions, the seat could pivot rearward and its occupant or a rear seat occupant could be injured more severely.
Remedy
Dealers will ensure that both front anchor tabs are fully seated in the floor pan reinforcement slots. Owner notification began september 19, 2003. Owners should contact gm at 1-800-458-8006.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 Cadillac SRX.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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