Overview & Reviews

No major changes for the SRX this year.

• Potent engine lineup, roomy and comfortable interior, optional third-row seat, excellent ride and handling dynamics.

• Questionable interior design and materials, missing key convenience features, mediocre fuel mileage with V8.

User Reviews:

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  2005 cadillac srx - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By jane52 - July 21 - 3:49 pm

  this car has been well taken care of but to be a 2005 very disappoint in 6 months time my power steer went my air compressor all coils plugs and two canister in gas tanks and the catlyer coverter really disappointed in all of this.

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  I love my Caddy - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By sam7759 - November 6 - 2:00 am

  This is the first Cadillac I ever owned, bought it used from carmax and love it. I never had the oil problem I read about, in fact I change my oil every 5,000 miles and had no problem at all with it. Good over the road, drove it from Los Angeles to Sacramento a few times and had a nice trip every time.

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  Problems with transfer gearbox - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Brenda - July 9 - 8:34 pm

  The first few months I owned the vehicle I was very, very pleased. But after six months I had to replace the outside mirror and consistently had a burning smell in the vehicle. The car was serviced and repaired under the warranty. When the car reached 88,000 miles the big troubles began. The right and left tie rods, the air conditioner and the transfer gearbox had to all be replaced within a three week period. To me I did not feel the car was old enough for such problems to begin. I have been a loyal GM customer, but I am seriously reconsidering if I will ever purchase another Cadillac.

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  Whats the deal? - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By review - April 15 - 11:23 pm

  After reading all the other reviews I know they should recall these cars, was driving car nowhere near time for oil change car started jerking and check engine light came on no light indicated low oil level, took to shop had no oil was over 5 qts low. Who would ever image that a Cadillac would not have a light to indicate low oil level. Something needs to be done about this problem if only I would have known this before I bought the car never again will I have or recommend this car to anyone

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  Big Mistake - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Not What I Expected - April 7 - 9:30 pm

  I cannot believe that GM would build a Cadillac without a sensor to let you know that the oil is low. The other reviews sound like me. Had I know that the SRX V6 uses so much oil and there is not a light that tells you there is no oil in the car I definitely would not have bought it. Driving from LA to Sacramento the car starts jerking but no warning light comes on so I think I just filled up with bad gas and continue to drive another 100 miles. Well it was not the gas it was no oil in the engine. I owned the car 4 months and was scheduled for an oil change two days later. I cannot believe GM does not fix this problem. The warranty does not cover engine damage due to no oil in the car.

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  Lousy Quality - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By kolber - January 21 - 4:51 pm

  I bought 2005 SRX for my wife who always wanted a caddy. I also owned 2006 STS at same time. Have had many problems over and over again with with electronics with car. Now timing chain has broke according to my local garage due to low oil pressure. Since buying this caddy I traded in my STS due to poor quality with all the gadets in the car. The SRX is a great example of nice car not built well. Engine makes lots of noise, and uses oil. When you buy a cadillac you expect a car above the rest! I have owned at least five different cars over past few years and will NEVER buy another cadillac again new or used. Im now waiting on GM to see if they will take any responsiblity for poor quality car

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  SRX - Return of the Station Wagon - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Albert - December 7 - 4:13 pm

  I bought a Cadillac SRX because of its style and because I didnt want to get another Lexus SUV. The SRX is a dream to drive. It is more comfortable than a Lexus and it has superior handling (no fear of rollover on turns). But, I miss the Japanese common-sense engineering. The location of the AC, heater, and rear window wiper controls on the SRX require your full attention (eyes off the road) when adjusting. You cannot avoid rubbing the backs of your legs on the rocker panels when exiting the car (this gets them very dirty when raining or snowing). There is no remote gas cap lid (you have to buy a locking gas cap like we did in the 70s). Lastly, the second row seats do not fold flat.

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  battery and ECM - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By Paul - October 7 - 10:37 am

  The car drives great. Only had one problem a blown fuse. I learned an expensive lesson. If you have the 3.6 V6 do not take the battery lose unless you wait one hour to reconnect. If connected to soon it can either lock the ECM (engine control modual) or worse fry it. In either case the car will not crank and the key can not be removed from the ignition. Now my wife says we should have bought a Lexus.

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  MY FIRST SUV - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By ED GLICK - September 18 - 10:00 am

  PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. DRIVES AND FEELS LIKE A CAR. WOULD LIKE IT TO BE A BIT PEPPYER. OVERALL ITS A WONDERFUL AUTOMOBILE AND AND A JOYU TO DRIVE. VERY COMFORTABLE.

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  MY LEMON?I - 2005 Cadillac SRX
  By BUD MASTERSON - August 12 - 10:00 am

  I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE(MY 4TH SUV)FOR JUST OVER A MONTH. AT 23 MILES, THE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE RECUT, THE LEFT FRONT STRUT REPLACED-NEVER EVEN HIT A BUMP. IN THE SHOP FOR 4 DAYS. BEFORE 1600 MILES, THE LEFT FRONT SPRING? HAD TO BE REPLACED-THE VEHICLE WAS LEANING(6 INCHES MORE RR WHEEL SPACE)FAR TO THE LEFT. ALSO HAD A CONTINUING BAD FRONT END SQUEEK. SLAP SHIFT TRANNY MUCH OF THE TIME WONT GO INTO STICK MODE FROM AUTO MODE WHILE DRIVING- ANOTHER 4 DAYS IN THE SHOP. THE DEALER WAS ALWAYS TERRIFIC-BUT WHY DOES A BRAND NEW CADDY HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS ALREADY-VERY SCARRY. HOPEFULLY ITS FUTURE IS BETTER