Worst 2012 Cadillac Srx Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SERVICE BRAKES
SUSPENSION
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Cadillac Srx.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 213 | 5 | 1 | 74,056 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 42 | 7 | 1 | 75,533 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 40 | 7 | — | 91,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 30 | 2 | 2 | 66,907 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 27 | — | — | 64,321 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 18 | — | — | 71,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | 4 | — | 67,223 mi | |
| ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 44,102 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 4 | — | 25,708 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 13 | 10 | — | 63,725 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 12 | 4 | — | 55,665 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 11 | — | — | 64,652 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 8 | 1 | — | 81,058 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 1 | — | 73,210 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | 3 | — | 92,524 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 85,767 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | 1 | — | 82,941 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 27,333 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 3 | — | 74,350 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 84,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 1 | — | 84,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 | — | — | 78 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 1 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Cadillac Srx
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,085,072 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2010-2016 Cadillac SRX and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
Other Cadillac Srx Years
Wider context: See the full Cadillac Srx reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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