Consumer Guide's® Auto Editors have scoured repair bulletins and questioned mechanics to search for commonly occurring problems for a particular vehicle. In some cases we also give possible manufacturer-suggested solutions. In many instances these trouble spots are Technical Service Bulletins posted by the manufacturer, however, we have our own expert looking at additional vehicle problems.

Audio system: Radio reception may be poor or have static because the rear window defogger may have invisible cracks in the grid lines. (2004-06)

Dashboard lights: The "change oil" message does not light up during operation, only for ð-second when the vehicle is started, so it is vital that owners the watch the remaining oil life percentage on the monitor. (2004-05)

Electrical problem: A voluntary recall was issued to reprogram the PCM on some high-feature 3.6L engines. (2004-05)

Engine stalling: The engine may not start due to lack of fuel, which is due to problems with the transfer tube and jet in the right hand tank. (2004-05)

Fuel gauge: The engine may not start or may stall because the tank is empty yet the gauge shows fuel remaining, or the fuel gauge will not show full after refilling due to sulfur corrosion of the fuel level sender and if after treating with Fuel System Cleaner PLUS the problem remains, the sender may need to be replaced. (2004-06)

Keys: If the key is turned before being fully inserted, it can jam, requiring replacement of the lock cylinder. (2004-05)

Oil leak: Oil leaks at the timing cover on 4.6L engines and thus may require a gasket or a new timing cover. (2004-05)

Paint/body: Paint on the hood blisters and bubbles, requiring refinishing and repainting. (2004-06)

Transmission leak: Transmission may leak fluid causing noises, then loss of drive or reverse because the output flange nut becomes loose. (2004)

This table lists costs of likely repairs for comparison with other vehicles. The dollar amount includes the cost of the part(s) and labor (based on $50 per hour) for the typical repair without extras or add-ons. Like the pricing information, replacement costs can vary widely depending on region. Expect charges at a new-car dealership to be slightly higher.

2004 SRX: Driver's frontal airbag and/or roof-mounted side-impact airbag in some cars could deploy when ignition key is turned to "on" position.

2004 SRX: If one of the two accelerator-pedal return springs fails and temperature is -22 to -40 degrees (F), engine may not return to idle within the required three seconds, and greater brake-pedal force would be needed to stop the vehicle.

2004 SRX: In some crash conditions, front seat could pivot rearward because one or both anchor tabs are not engaged in their slots.

2004 SRX: Washers for ball stud assemblies on lower control arm of some cars could fracture; separation of control arm from its knuckle will cause a corner of the vehicle to drop, and control arm may contact the wheel, resulting in dragging action and unwanted tendency to turn.

2004 SRX w/AWD: Antilock braking system may temporarily isolate driver from foundation brake system for up to 1.25 seconds, possibly increasing stopping distance.

2005 SRX: A left or right rear suspension toe link could separate, affecting vehicle control, which could result in a crash. Dealers will inspect the right and left toe link and replace as required. If a toe link is replaced, the dealer will perform a wheel alignment.