2006 Cadillac srx. Consumer writes in regards to power brake, engine power and power steering issue.* ld the consumer stated the vehicle cut off three times. *jb
2006 Cadillac SRX electrical problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1crash
1fire
3injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 8 electrical complaints filed for the 2006 Cadillac SRX, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 11 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Gas gage, temp gage doesn't light up, power steering doesn't work, tail gate won't open, t/c light stays on, lock light stays on ignition getting hard to turn key off, car stalled. 2006 Cadillac srx. When turning ignition on. It works some time when weather is cold, when it warms up it quits working.
Cadillac srx from years 2004-2009 has a problem with burnt out front turn signal/running light bulbs. To change an $8.00 bulb cost about $150-200 because of the amount of work to access the bulb. I feel that because this is a turn signal (safety) problem gm should have fixed the problem for free or made an engineering change which they didn't. The web shows numerous complaints from srx owners who…
Turned key to start truck, smoke came out of ac vents and steering column, acrid odor accompanied smoke. Shut key off exited vehicle, flames erupted in vehicle, called fire dept. They arrived 20 minutes later, car was heavily damaged. Vehicle towed to Cadillac dealership. Truck considered total loss. I sustained injury exiting vehicle , as I am 7 months pregnant. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac srx. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled and veered to the right. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a guardrail and suddenly veered to the left. The vehicle landed on grass and the air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the left side of the neck, the leg and the ribs. The front passenger sustained an injury…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Cadillac srx. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v394000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 Cadillac SRX?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 64,800 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Cadillac/SRX.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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