2004 Cadillac SRX engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Cadillac SRX — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled, and the power steering and power brakes were inoperative. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The contact researched and became aware…”
filed Feb 18, 2026
“2004 Cadillac SRX had emissions recall work completed in 2008. Since that time GM and Cadillac have had numerous recalls in subsequent model years with the same issue. Emissions problems have reoccurred. The problem is actually not being fixed if it keeps reoccurring. This affects the air we…”
filed Jul 19, 2023
“The contact owns a 2004 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine warning light would remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel system was faulty, a yaw sensor was faulty, and a battery sensor was faulty. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 18, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 28, 2024
Engine problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 4 | 2% |
| 2015 SRX | 8 | 2% |
| 2014 SRX | 5 | 1% |
| 2013 SRX | 17 | 4% |
| 2012 SRX | 15 | 4% |
| 2011 SRX | 25 | 6% |
| 2010 SRX | 52 | 11% |
| 2009 SRX | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 SRX | 5 | 11% |
| 2007 SRX | 6 | 12% |
| 2006 SRX | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 SRX | 16 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Cadillac SRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.