2004 Cadillac Srx Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Cadillac Srx.
Worst 2004 Cadillac Srx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electronic Stability Control
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Cadillac Srx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | 43 | — | — | 88,759 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 33 | — | — | 86,486 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | — | — | 104,597 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | — | — | 84,923 mi | |
| Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 106,488 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | — | 122,824 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 7 | — | 69,369 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 11 | — | — | 73,152 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 11 | — | — | 28,721 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 31,559 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 47,506 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 57,051 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 53,300 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 79,485 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Cadillac Srx
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~554,328 vehicles.
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.
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2004 Cadillac Srx — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Cadillac Srx reliable?
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Does the 2004 Cadillac Srx have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Cadillac Srx?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Srx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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