2004 Cadillac Srx reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Cadillac Srx — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 324
- 12 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- 43 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 34 reported crashes · 25 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,637
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Cadillac median
+127
median 197 across 61 Cadillac records
Vs 2002-2006
+55
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
13%
Electronic Stability Control (esc): 43 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Cadillac Srx
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 43
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 33
- POWER TRAIN 26
- STEERING 21
- SERVICE BRAKES 16
1 recall on record for the 2004 Cadillac Srx
- NHTSA 14V394000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION 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
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Cadillac Srx units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Cadillac Srx reliable?
NHTSA has 324 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Cadillac Srx and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is electronic stability control (esc) (43 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Cadillac Srx units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Cadillac Srx?
Owners most often report problems with: electronic stability control (esc) (43), electrical system (33), power train (26), steering (21). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Cadillac Srx?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.