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2012 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 51 repairs.
2012 Cadillac SRX repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Cadillac SRX in North Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Dec 201330000 mi | Battery died | ||
| Cadillac SRX in California, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 201318187 miUS $1009 | Engine has intermittent rough idle, and hard stumble. GM recommended thorough cleaning of fuel injectors. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Indiana, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201536500 mi | Battery failed early under warranty When battery failed prematurely, it caused ECM issue that required replacement | ||
| Jan 2022106000 mi | Rear toe link recall | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Ontario, Canada Dec 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 201319840 mi | Power window was stiff and required realigning and lubricating. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Texas, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201879000 mi | A/C blowing hot/warm air. Mechanic checked said too much oil and released some of the oil now blowing cold air. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in North Carolina, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201334500 mi | ECU had to be replaced for mis-reporting traction control failure. | ||
| Nov 201427400 miUS $150 | No previous failure symptoms before complete battery failure in home driveway, lucky that day. | ||
| Jun 201755000 miUS $1100 | Nrw Tires | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Maryland, United States Mar 2013 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Mar 2018100982 miUS $1400 | head gasket leaking oil | ||
| Jun 2018108000 miUS $600 | Replaced pads and new rotors, as part of routine maintenance along with oil and filter change with tire rotation and two new tires | ||
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV
308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Cadillac SRX in North Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Nov 2020 | |||
| Dec 201651000 mi | Lift gate quit working. Would not open manually. Lift gate module was replaced | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Indiana, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201629000 miUS $1200 | Had to replace the entire rear differential assy. 2012 had a tsb to replace due to redesigned with a filter and different clutch plates | ||
| Cadillac SRX in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201759100 miUS $290 | Fuel rail high pressure sensor internally shorted causing P0139 DTC and engine light. | ||
| Jan 201860000 miUS $700 | Replaced generator. | ||
| Jun 201863000 miUS $300 | Windshield wiper transmission failed and was replaced. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Ohio, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201539000 miUS $2 | Water filled cargo area in spare tire well. Sunroof rear drivers side rubber drain hose kinked and leaking into passenger compartment. HOURS to get interior panels off to try to reach area. Used 1/2 inch diameter split aluminum tubing 4 inches long, straightened rubber drain hose and applied aluminum tube around it to keep from kinking. Secured with nylon zip ties. Obvious design flaw from factory. | ||
| Aug 201645500 mi | "Service rear axle soon" prompt on dashboard. Rear diff. was overfilled due to leak of internal piston. repaired under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201750000 miUS $10 | Replaced daytime running lamps. VERY difficult. Multiple scrapes on hands from tight spaces to reach bulb housings. Removed air filter housing to reach one side. | ||
| Jan 201853000 miUS $511 | High pressure power steering line from pump to cooler. | ||
| Jun 202179000 miUS $20 | DRL burned out on the passenger side. Estimate from the dealer was $1100.00 to replace both. (remove bumper etc.) I did it myself by reaching in and feeling for the lamp end. It was a flag shape, and with a lot of strange movements of my wrist, I was able to get it out, put in ZEVO L E D bulb and put it back in. What took the longest was I was trying to reach too far down on the headlight housing. Reach immediately when your fingers get below the large round cap and you'll find it too. | ||
| May 202288000 miUS $68 | I replaced the 2 VVT valves on bank 1. Learned how on youtube and I really did it. the engine was throwing codes. I went to Autozone and bought the parts. I replaced the Passenger side Xenon bulb also, from you tube video. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Colorado, United States Dec 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201752000 mi | parts in rear drive axle replaced under warrenty | ||
| Apr 201873000 miUS $2000 | engine not running smoothly check engine light was on replaced a broken intake valve spring. stability track needs service message and warning light was also on because of the broken valve spring. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Apr 201558000 miUS $800 | caliper hanging up | ||
| May 201558700 miUS $850 | control arm failed | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2012 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Nov 201418800 mi | Automatic tailgate worked intermittently or not at all. | ||
| Aug 201526000 mi | CLUTCHES IN REAR AXLE WERE REPLACED. 3 HOURS | ||
| Jun 201634000 mi | battery was dead and would not charge. Dealer replaced battery. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | nav system and radio would not hold presets or provide navigation guidance | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Dec 201455000 mi | Rear Axel was repaired. Took 2 days. Had to order parts. | ||
| Mar 201670000 miUS $450 | Tire Pressure Monitor in one tire plus the main TMS Module needed to be replaced. Took 3 visits. | ||
| Nov 2017110000 miUS $3000 | 2 wheel bearings replaced Water condensed inside passenger side headlight causing it to be dim. Replaced at $620. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Ohio, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201538000 mi | Would not start with either remote control; DIS panel on dash showed "Remote Not Detected". No way to start other than by push button on dash. As could not be taken out of "Park", car had to be dragged to and loaded on tow truck. Both Fobs replaced. | ||
| Nov 201757000 miUS $1400 | Severe carbon buildup in all cylinders and one broken intake valve spring | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Alberta, Canada Aug 2012 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 2012620 miC $500 | replaced dash vents broken on d/s | ||
| Aug 201434100 mi | rough idle | ||
| Oct 201437820 mi | rough idle at lights around town. after complaining several times they changed the air filter that had too much restriction. | ||
| Nov 201437820 mi | rear diff indicator was on, told by dealer to drive it. soon afterwards steering rack failed. traded unit in. | ||
| Cadillac SRX in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201552500 mi | back-up camera replaced | ||
| Cadillac SRX in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 201637000 mi | Rear axle service light. Reset and serviced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201749000 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearing replaced | ||
| Cadillac SRX in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Apr 201633300 mi | Computer said the fluid in the AWD system needed to be change. Dealer said this is not normal for a car with only 35,000miles.There may be another problem on the horizon. | ||
| Jun 201635000 mi | Check engine light on. Idle was off. | ||
| Sep 201640000 mi | Woodpecker noise at exactly 20 miles per hours. The dealer's first fix for the noise was to replace the drive shaft. The noise seem to be gone but came back again. | ||
| Oct 201641000 mi | The second time they replaced the catalytic converter. I'm not sure that has fixed the problem because I heard it a couple of time since but not as loud and not as often as before. We will have to see what happens. | ||
| May 201748000 mi | drive shaft replaced | ||
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