The 2005 Cadillac SRX's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 122 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

122

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

14V3940002014-02-07

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Cadillac SRX has accumulated 122 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine13

02Electrical System12

03Engine And Engine Cooling12

04Electronic Stability Control (esc)11

05Steering7

122 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Cadillac SRX Fuel Economy

15–17mpg combined

14-15city

19-22hwy

$2,600-$3,850/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2005 Cadillac SRX ranges from 15 to 17 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S5)

17mpg

3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX 2WD - Automatic (S5)

16mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,600/yr-1/10 Poor

SRX AWD - Automatic (S5)

15mpg

4.6L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$3,850/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2005 Cadillac SRX

34States

33%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

7513%

FLFlorida

7313%

MIMichigan

346%

ILIllinois

295%

GAGeorgia

244%

OHOhio

244%

NCNorth Carolina

224%

DCWashington DC

193%

WAWashington

183%

PAPennsylvania

183%

OKOklahoma

163%

AZArizona

143%

CACalifornia

143%

INIndiana

132%

MN12

DE11

VAVirginia

112%

NJNew Jersey

112%

KYKentucky

112%

MOMissouri

112%

MD10

TN10

CO8

NV7

WI7

NE6

NY6

MA5

AL5

NH5

OR5

LA5

ID3

KS3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2005.

2005 Cadillac SRX Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2005 Cadillac SRX a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2005 Cadillac SRX. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Cadillac SRX?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Cadillac SRX. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2005 Cadillac SRX?

You'll get between 15 and 17 MPG combined from the 2005 Cadillac SRX, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2005 Cadillac SRX?

ENGINE problems top the list with 122 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.