Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -16 City / 20 -23 HWY
Horsepower
255 -320
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bryan C
One thing for sure is that it's not the best on gas
Great for family or someone single. People like it with moon roof and GPS and Bose system. Has plenty of power too
accountCircle wendi . C
My beautiful fast and luxurious Cadillac.
This Cadillac runs super smooth it goes from 0-60 in about 3 seconds. The transmission shifts perfect interior looks brand new. It is only okay on gas mileage though. If you are wanting a fuel economy car this should not be your choice. One of the best features is the giant moon roof it is huge. There are seat warmers in the front. You can use a button. To bring the pedals closer to your feet. .
accountCircle DONNA N
A Personal View & Commentary of Our Vehicle: The Cadillac SRX
The vehicle drives smoothly as you would expect from a Cadillac. The ride is extremely comfortable & the car is very reliable. Have taken it on several 400/550 mile road trips without any problems. Fuel mileage is superb. Over the road mileage is very desirable. It has amenities such as heated seats (front) Heated wiper option on back window. The stereo has 6 CD continuous play option giving a level of entertainment found in few vehicles. Having had our Cadillac SRX for 14 years, we will most likely replace it with a vehicle of comparable value & enjoy the similar vehicle as we have this one.
accountCircle Donet T
2005 Cadillac srx best American car.
There had been no problems with my vehicle I have kept my oil changed and it has been a great vehicle to me. I do not desire to have anything else. It is not to big not to small and great on gas. The maintenance had been limited along with repairs. I raster is as great.
accountCircle Carrie S
My car has, so far, has been a good vehicle.
I bought my car used. I have had to put brakes on it but other then that, I have had no problems. I like the roominess it offers. The only drawback, it does not have third row seating. For the year, the mileage is ok. It had a very nice ride and has a lot of life left in it.
accountCircle Grisel G
It's reliable and drives very good
It's good to drive and feels comfortable
accountCircle Melvin D
The ride is great, and it drive good.
It is ride, good drives, good gas mileage not bad if driven right. It' looks good, nice air, nice heat long sunroof.
accountCircle Nicole W
Smooth ride in all weather
I like that it handles well in all weather, has a comfortable interior. I don't like that we have to go to the dealership for every minor repair.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Mary T
The up keep of maintenance is more expensive than most.
It is old, and everything is falling apart on it. I like that it still runs. Cadillacs are expensive to fix and you have to buy parts through dealer.
accountCircle LeAnn Wheat
ECM / Transmission
I own a 2005 Cadillac SRX with V6. I get one problem fixed and another problem happens. I don't know about the new Cadillacs, but read reviews.
accountCircle Brian H
Everything is breaking down on it now. It's sounds horrible and dies all the time.
Everything is too difficult to get to for repairs. It's also too expensive. And everything is breaking down now.
accountCircle Anna N
Sleek, fashion, without all the luxuries of the newer makes.
I love that my car, despite being a little older, still looks sleek and nice. The problem is that because it's a luxury car, it's expensive to fix. Due to Its age, it's needing more repairs than it's worth.
accountCircle Yadira A
Others should know that the car has no aid cord, and the system is quite old.
I love the color and the moon roof. I dislike the gas it wastes.
accountCircle Mary T
It's a small SUV that gets good gas mileage.
The blinkers keep shorting out and it takes about 2 hours to change the bulbs out. It's ridiculous. And because its a "luxury" vehicle I have to buy all parts at the GMC house. I will never buy a Cadillac again. I've spent approx. $300 this past year on just replacing the blinkers.

Cadillac SRX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr V6 SUV
255 HP 19-20 MPG 5-7 Seats
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4dr V8 SUV
320 HP 18-18 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2005 Cadillac SRX Owner Reviews

3.83
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 17%
1 star 0%
accountCircle DONNA N on February 10, 2021
A Personal View & Commentary of Our Vehicle: The Cadillac SRX
The vehicle drives smoothly as you would expect from a Cadillac. The ride is extremely comfortable & the car is very reliable. Have taken it on several 400/550 mile road trips without any problems. Fuel mileage is superb. Over the road mileage is very desirable. It has amenities such as heated seats (front) Heated wiper option on back window. The stereo has 6 CD continuous play option giving a level of entertainment found in few vehicles. Having had our Cadillac SRX for 14 years, we will most likely replace it with a vehicle of comparable value & enjoy the similar vehicle as we have this one.
accountCircle Jonathan F on January 13, 2021
It rides very well almost as good as a car.
It is a thirsty vehicle with a large tank. However, it does have powerful acceleration and speed. Also, it does have great cargo space and comfort. I really wish it did not require premium gas, filling up my car can be expensive.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Holly D.

Rather well loaded, heated leather seats, touch screen, solid driving vehicle with many options. It also has a sunroof, 3rd row seating, automatic liftgate, Sirius XM radio available and great headlights for an older model vehicle.

likeFilled Angela M.

This is luxury at its finest! It has power everything! It is a smooth ride, has great control, sticks to the road, drives great in the snow! I feel very safe in this car and it has a huge amount of room.

likeFilled Donna B.

I like the fact that when you go to pass someone it has the power to get around them. I like having the third row seating for transporting grandkids. I like the heated seats in the winter. I like the stereo with the six place CD player.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Holly D.

It has needed many repairs already including: broken latch for glove box, rear window wiper does not work nor does the rear window sprayer, the Traction control & ABS warning lights keep coming on along with a message to service stability system. It also had to have the timing chain replaced. I have only had it a couple months.

dislikeFilled Angela M.

I am the only con I see is that it is power everything, so if something goes it will be a big expense, and it does use a lot of gas, so it is not very economical for driving just around town because it is a heavy car.

dislikeFilled Donna B.

The sunroof quit working and it is very pricey to fix. Oil changes are more expensive due to having to have synthetic oil. My husband is six foot three and the passenger side seat is very uncomfortable for him. And there is no way he can sit in the back seat.

Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2005 Cadillac SRX has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Cadillac SRX has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2005 Cadillac SRX A Good Car?

The inside is roomy and comfortable. Leather seats. Car with decent performance until 80k miles. Maintenance is costly. Tune ups are complicated by the build of the engine.
PAULA R.
It runs smooth great to drive on trips. Interior is beautiful. Very quiet. Has all the bells and whistles. It has a factory Bose stereo. The back seat folds down so it also great for camping.
Wendi C.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Cadillac SRX?

Has two different tire sizes between the back and the front. Rear wheel drive makes it difficult to drive in snow.
PAULA R.
It is very reliable so far I have had one small issue with the wiring to the fuel injectors. Nothing major.
Wendi C.

Is The 2005 Cadillac SRX A Good Value?

Purchase for cost relative to new vehicle makes the value. It is a 'luxury type' vehicle that has many features. The car does not seem to hold its value compared to the cost of a new vehicle.
PAULA R.
I paid 5600.00 for it and it had 93000 miles on it but Cadillacs are expensive to work on if something happens.
Wendi C.

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety