HELLO, THE REASON FOR MY EMAIL IS THAT JUST THIS PAST MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 OF 2013 THE SUNROOF TO MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO EXPLANATION. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 8PM ON A COLD AND DRIZZLY NIGHT. BIG CHUNKS OF GLASS FELL ALL OVER MY HUSBAND AND I LEAVING US WITH MINOR SCRATCHES, FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS SEVERELY HURT. THE FOLLOWING MORNING OF THE INCIDENT I WENT ON…
2007 Cadillac SRX electrical problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
MY IGNITION SWITCH AND NON STARTING ISSUES ARE DOCUMENTED WITH MY 2007 CADILLAC SRX...MANY OF THE ISSUES LISTED IN THE RECALL FOR SRX VEHICLES NOT IN MY YEAR. THERE IS A DOCUMENTED HISTORY OF MY VEHICLES HAVING STARTING ISSUES RELATED TO THE BATTERY BEING DRAINED....AND I BELIEVE THE ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY HAVE BEEN THE PROBLEM ALL ALONG. MY YEAR VEHICLE/VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CU…
The contact owns a 2007 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while his mom was driving on a hot day, upon attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to turn off. While in accessory mode, the vehicle failed to turn off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, b…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Cadillac SRX?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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