2004 Cadillac SRX power train problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Cadillac SRX — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“About a week after I bought my 2004 cadillac srx, it started jerking and making a loud clicking or popping sound, later found out that a few sprockets inside the transfer case had broke off and the chain? Was slipping. This was the rear, the carlots mechanic fixed it, then the battery and…”
filed Sep 18, 2020
“Vehicle has been making a loud clicking sound when I'm stopped and take off took to my local mechanic and was diagnosed as the transfer case slipping! I have to small children I drive daily and have read this is a ongoing issue with these vehicles”
filed Mar 2, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Power TrainCampaign 08V527000 · Oct 9, 2008
Related service bulletins
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Power Train problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 SRX | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 SRX | 20 | 5% |
| 2013 SRX | 31 | 8% |
| 2012 SRX | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 SRX | 36 | 8% |
| 2010 SRX | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 SRX | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 SRX | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 SRX | 12 | 23% |
| 2006 SRX | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 SRX | 7 | 6% |
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.