2004 Cadillac SRX Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

21Steering complaints

9.7%Of all 216 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)43 · 19.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 15.3%

POWER TRAIN26 · 12%

STEERING21 · 9.7%

SERVICE BRAKES16 · 7.4%

Share of the 216 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Cadillac SRX overview page.

What owners report

“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HER 2004 SRX WITH ONLY 70000 MILES. SHE WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WHEN THE BRAKES SUDDENLY STARTED ACTIVATING AND THE…”NHTSA complaint 10499823 — filed 02/24/2013

“CADILLAC SRX 2004, THE STABILIZER KEEPS ENGAGING AND WHEN IT ENGAGES, IT JERKS THE CAR, IT MAKES THE CAR SWERVE. IT ENGAGES WITHOUT NOTICE AND…”NHTSA complaint 10334924 — filed 06/07/2010

“I HAVE A 2004 CADILLAC SRX V8 WITH A STABILITY SYSTEM ERROR RECURRING. THIS HAPPENS AT LEAST ONE TIME EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR…”NHTSA complaint 10327096 — filed 04/22/2010

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Cadillac SRX have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Cadillac SRX: 21 of 216 complaints on file (9.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Cadillac SRX have in total?

216 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.