Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Cadillac SRX
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Cadillac SRX has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 417 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V473000 Rear Suspension Toe Link May Loosen and Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V571000 Possible Loose Rear Suspension Toe Adjuster Link NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V447000 Seat Height Adjuster Bolt may Fall out NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Exterior Lighting 233 complaints
- Service Brakes 42 complaints
- Suspension 42 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Unknown or Other 27 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
Of the 417 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 417 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Cadillac SRX exhibits an average reliability profile, highlighted by common rear suspension and seat adjustment issues. Recalls for suspension and seat power adjusters have been addressed, but the model still faces frequent exterior lighting and brake complaints, requiring vigilant maintenance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | very common |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| rear suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Inspect and replace brakes
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid checks
- Coolant system service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Flickering or dim headlights
- Unusual brake noise or vibration
- Rear alignment issues
- Power seat adjustment problems
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Cadillac SRX at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.