Overview & Reviews

A luxury crossover SUV, the Cadillac SRX utilizes components and construction more often associated with cars rather than the rugged truck-based underpinnings GM uses for its more traditional SUVs. The result is a more comfortable ride and better handling, along with plenty of versatility unless you need to tackle heavy-duty chores such as towing or off-road travel. Typically priced below European rivals, the SRX makes for a genuinely appealing alternative thanks to its distinctive styling, pleasant driving character and feature-rich cabin.

If you're shopping for a used Cadillac SRX, you'll find early models with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and options like a third-row seat and a V8. Later versions of this Cadillac crossover are a bit smaller, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, two rows of seating and V6 power. Although the newer version sacrifices some space, power and performance, it offers a significantly nicer interior with upgraded materials and technology.

User Reviews:

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  Fun on the Run - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By Jane Mack - July 10 - 2:00 am

  This vehicle is fun, fun, fun. I am a Mom and a Realtor, and I get looks of envy from other parents and clients. This vehicle is easy to get in and out of. It has the look of sophistication needed for my clients and the durability of the mini van to take the kids where they need to go. Enough room in the back to keep my golf clubs handy, and storage to keep napkins and such handy for the kids. Yo can pull out in traffic and never have to worry about causing a traffic jam.

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  Great Car - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By Sue C. - July 10 - 2:00 am

  I am very happy with my SUV. I have never owned an SUV before but I have driven them and this is by far the smoothest riding auto. I am very pleased with my purchase.

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  Best Caddillac We Have Owned - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By Rusty1234 - July 10 - 2:00 am

  We have driven Cadillac for nearly 30 years and this is quite simply the best one yet.

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  Fun, Fun, Fun - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By JP Darnall - July 10 - 2:00 am

  I fell in love with this car immediately on taking a test drive. The SRX handles more like a sports car than a SUV. It hugs the road and handles tight turns and winding roads superbly. At the same time it is extremely comfortable and quiet. Positively the best driving experience of any car I have everr owned.

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  Too many repairs - 2014 Cadillac SRX
  By Evelyn - July 9 - 4:17 pm

  I bought this car over a Range Rover Evoque, a BMW x5, and an Audi Q5. What a mistake. Based on my experience with this car I will never buy an American car again. I have less than 20,000 miles on the car and I have had it in the shop at least 8-10 times for various issues. Warning lights come on when theres nothing wrong with the car. Drivers window has failed three times, in that without any warning it will not go up; instead it goes half-way up, grinds around, and goes down again. The motor has been replaced and prior to that the gaskets around it were replaced. Taking it in tomorrow for the third time. The equipment in the cargo space is useless if you want to partition it off with the provided adjustable bar. The bar is not solid, and items that you want to protect will slide through. The temperature controls are supposed to be easy but theyre not; you have to figure out the right touch on a flat surface, or you have to slide your finger across a very small area. All while taking your eyes off the road. The navigation system is very disappointing. The maps are difficult to adjust, and the routes provided by the system are often the most confusing or the longest routes possible. Again, I deeply regret buying this car and will trade it in as soon as the drivers window is fixed.

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  SRX needs help - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By DTE - July 2 - 2:00 am

  After one week and 1,400 miles, the main computer failed and when I called on-star,it took them two hours to find out the tech on-call didnt have his beeper. They had to page another tech and he responded. The dealership didnt have the part on hand and I had to wait 3 days for a repair although they did provide a loaner. Two weeks later the computer started to reset data on my radio, as well as the onboard computer and they dont know why. Im certainly not a repeat buyer.

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  Happy with my choice - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By fergi1751 - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Overall, I have been very happy with my SRX. I love the handling. My kids and I really love the ultraview sunroof. The dvd player in between the seats is actually more kid-friendly in my opinion, than those roof screens. One complaint would be with opening the hatchback type back door. It is fairly heavy for me (a woman.)I feel like I really have to give it a good pull to unlatch it. It would have been nice to have a remote control door opener that "pops" it open. An interior driver side button to "pop" the back door would be nice also something similiar to a trunk release type feature.

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  2004 SRX V8 AWD - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By M. ORourke - June 27 - 2:00 am

  I have owned the car for 1 month and find the performance all they promised and more. V8 power,handling etc. are all top notch. Seats, interior trim and materials are not bad but a few notches down from BMW. The entire package lacks the refinement of the European counterparts but Cadillac is learning. Ultraview is great but the sun screen shutters wildly at even 40 mph. The high belt line gets some getting used to. You kind of feel like you are in the bottom of a bucket and the sharp angled front door shape can be dangerous, my wife ran into it the first time she tried to get into the drivers seat. Just looking at the car now gives her a headache.

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  Wow - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By jaydee - June 25 - 2:00 am

  While mindful of some of the minor quibbles other reviewers have had about this vehicle, the only one that I can really relate to is the design of the door sill and the interference in stepping out of the vehicle. Other than that this is truly a World Class car. Quality, performance, and workmanship are all outstanding. Cadillac is truly "breaking through." While the price is high, you get what you pay for. While fuel usage is a little high, what do you expect from an AWD 8 cylinder rocket? While the Navigation Display takes a while to get used to it is not as difficult as others would have you believe. GM and Cadillac have hit the mark with this car. WOW

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  Great Dealership, Great SUV - 2004 Cadillac SRX
  By Jaye51 - June 23 - 2:00 am

  Car is fun to drive. My only complaint is that the meaning of the buttons on the steering wheel should be written out as they are on our Buick and I would like to see thje speed shown in the windshield as it is with the Buick. The V6 engine is very rersponsive and has great power. The sun roof is great.