2012 Cadillac SRX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 23 -24 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
308
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Bart B
If you want to ride in a safe way, pick a Cadillac
We bought new and still love the ride and style this SRX gives us. It has been a very dependable car and fits the family well. The ride and luxury that the SRX provides is a matter of being spoiled>
accountCircle Mercedes C
Joy of the Cadillac srx on the road.
I enjoy the comfort and smooth ride of my Cadillac srx. I know that when I am out in it eyes of admiration are on it. The chrome look grill, the fog lights, the chrome rims, and the sunroof are eye catchers. The interior roomy comfort of five passengers, on the smooth, luxury leather seats is a definite winner. Both front passenger seats are electronically adjustable. There is front and back controls for the air conditioner. There are front and back USB ports. The Bose sound system is awesome. The vehicle does have OnStar, provides hands free phone use and security. Economic fuel use. The one thing that I am disappointed about is that the steering wheel does not adjust up and down. The seat has to be adjusted for steering wheel comfort.
accountCircle Tara R
It is AWD. The handling in the snow and rain is incredible.
I absolutely love my car. It is got a full sun/moon roof. Heated seats. Push button start. Heated steering wheel. It is AWD. Leather interior. Fold down back seats. Remote start. I do not have any issues with the vehicle, handling great in rain and snow. Very reliable.
accountCircle Raquel S
It's super comfortable to take road trips in. It fits everything nicely also. We have very good gas mileage . Road trips are something we do often in our Cadillac
It's drives smooth. It has a sunroof. Also has a wonderful stereo system. Very good on gas.
accountCircle Sheila S
Positive facts about my caddy.
This is a very nice car. You feel very comfortable riding in this car. The car is very little outside but the inside has lots of room, The gas mileage is not good driving around town. This car has great mileage on the road or trips. It is very comfortable to drive or ride in. It can fit 3 large men in the back seat with lots of room. The hump is not high in the back seat.
accountCircle Amy B
I can listen to all music I like on FM, XM radio, or on my USB jump drive.
It is a great vehicle. Picks up speed well. When it rains sometimes it is hard to turn. There was 2. One of recalls was for front lights fogging up. And the other was for leaking in from roof. Had to pay for them to fix it and had to wait 3 months for refund of funds.
accountCircle Avelina O
Love all the smart features in my car.
My vehicle is very reliable and dependable, has not given me many problems besides having problems with it not detecting the remote sometimes. The seats are very comfortable especially during the winter with the seat warmers. Fuel wise I really love it do not spend too much money on filling up.
accountCircle Uriel O
Great SUV for the money. More vehicle for the dollar than its import.
Reliable. With decent gas mileage, well appointed interior. Auto wipers, lights, and power read door. Keyless entry is a great feature as is the heated and air conditioned seats. It rides and handles very well and was way less than its import counterparts.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Summer
In the shop constantly
Worst car I have ever owned, and the most expensive. Leaking sunroof, burned out lift gate, headlights are so dim I can hardly see, and major brake problems. DO NOT Buy this car
accountCircle Eduard Castells
Transmission
Bad transmission with only 60 000 miles
accountCircle Michele
Bad bad bad
Sunroof leaks,floor board fills up with water , lift gate module is corroded,stopped working, head lamps are very dim, have to drive with high beams on, standing water in the two side cubby holes in the back and under the carpet in the back is mold and rust stains from water leaking from the sunroof drain tubes
accountCircle joo m
Higher than a car, more view and safer
Smooth ride, alot of safety features, good gas mileage. Would be nice to have better armrest. Steering wheel. Frame on both sides of windows are bad blind spots.
accountCircle GW
Cd player
Bought 2012 used and the front end has some issues and the cd player stopped working so there is no easy way to fix the cd player unless you go to the dealer bummer
accountCircle Chip mccaskill
Getting some of the problem fixed
I would if it was not for peeling paint and bad headlights
accountCircle Shannon D
Review and concerns of cadillac srx.
I originally loved this vehicle. It is very comfortable driving and riding. Lots of amenities. Fits my family of 3 nicely. The interior is luxury leather with heated seats and heated steering wheel which is great on those cold winter mornings. This vehicle also came with a sunroof for the warmer days. I have had 2 major issues with this vehicle. The first being the headlights. They are very dim and make it hard to see at night. I have even had them replaced and it still made no difference. Cadillac sent out a notice that they were aware of the issue and offered to reimburse for any money spent toward replacing the headlamps. I did as they requested but never received any compensation. The other major issue are the brakes. They squeak alot even after they have been replaced.
accountCircle Jessica S
Nice luxury SUV from Cadillac.
The Cadillac srx is a nice vehicle. The downside is space. We thought it had a little more space than it does. We love the heated seats and air conditioned seats. I wish for the cost we would have received DVD players. The sunroof is amazing, I wish we could use it more (weather sadly doesn't always permit).

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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Base
308 HP 19 MPG 5 Seats
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Luxury Collection
308 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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Performance Collection
308 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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Premium Collection
308 HP 18 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Reviews

4.51
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5 stars 60%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle John O on June 25, 2021
Cadillac 2012 srx luxury car.
This vehicle is not only reliable but performs exceptionally well. Smooth. Great trims with a 20' alloy wheel base. The interior finish of all round supple leather is great. Bose surround system with navigation and satellite radio. There has been no major issue with this car. Mostly routine oil change. Single owner and maintenance done by dealer.
accountCircle Abby B on May 31, 2021
This is a great car for moms who have one or two kids.
I love my car because it is a great size, it is very roomy, but not huge. It drives great and gets good gas mileage. I have not had any problems with it so far and enjoy driving it. The only problem I do have is with the rear facing air vents. They do not sit in the best place to allow my daughter to get a good air flow. We live in a hot climate and she is still rear facing so that also does not help with the air flow as well.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Mercedes C.

5 passenger comfort with leg room, stylish, sunroof, rich looking color and chrome wheels, fog lights, chrome look grill, ample trunk space that opens with push button. Escape trunk feature, automatic driver and front passenger seats, prevents car locking if keys left in car.

likeFilled Alex L.

Bluetooth, good speaker sound, nice interior, good gas mileage, strong engine and gives information on state of car on screen ie tire short of air, oil change, range of gas, any problem the car may have. Also as Starlite service if there is an emergency.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Mercedes C.

The steering wheel does not adjust for height, not sensitive to keys left in the trunk. The lights are too dim at night. The ride is not as smooth as in a luxury car. The original paint defective and peeled off.

dislikeFilled Alex L.

Not good at all in the snow, does not retain value very well, has had some mechanical maintenance issues which were expensive, has started to have some speaker issues, not quality, but occasional cracking,

Ranks #7 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2012 Cadillac SRX has an average owner rating of 4.61 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #4 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Cadillac SRX has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 17 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2012 Cadillac SRX A Good Car?

Yes. It is very comfortable and smooth to ride. It is not too big but at the same time it is very spacious from the inside. I love it.
Nour B.
Yes, it is comfortable and dependable. I feel safe when I drive this car. My family enjoys the Bose stereo system. There is a lot of cargo space for loading groceries or hauling sports equipment.
Teresa C.
Yes, it is a good vehicle. It is smooth driving on the roads, plenty of head space and leg room. It drives well and is steady on the road.
Deirdre C.
I feel like it is a good vehicle. It drives smooth and has features that I really enjoy, like a steering wheel warmer for the winter (I am anemic, so this is wonderful). I like the sleek leather... Read More
Brianna R.
Yes it handles well and gets pretty good gas mileage Not a lot of repairs have been done Handles great in the snow
Samara T.
Fair. I've had some unexpected issues. More than I anticipated. But it is a luxurious car. So it’s okay, I would say.
megan C.
Yes I've had it for 4 years and no problems I bought it used in June 2015. My car will definitely be a Cadillac.
Linda B.
It is an excellent vehicle. It is a medium sized luxury SUV. Perfect for day-to-day commuting as well as long road trips.
Andrew B.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Cadillac SRX?

Yes. The car is very comfortable & smooth to ride in. It is not too big to drive but at the same time it is very spacious from the inside.
Nour B.
This car has been very reliable. We have had no problems with the car. It runs well, and drives smoothly.
Teresa C.
The 2012 Cadillac srx luxury collection is reliable. Other than normal wear and tear for maintenance (tires, brakes, oil changes), I have had no issues with the srx.
Deirdre C.
For me, it has been very reliable. The headlights are dim, and basically useless at night unless my high beams are on. I have read that this is a common problem with the srx. Other than that, I have... Read More
Brianna R.
Very reliable no problems to speak of the only thing is when replacing any parts it’s very expensive
Mark J.
It’s a reliable car but it has given me a few issues. I've had many problems since I purchased it a few years ago
Annette M.
Yes it’s definitely reliable has never failed to start. It’s great for any kind of road conditions. I have not had any problems with my SRX.
Rahul A.
The 2012 Cadillac SRX is a very reliable automobile. I have only had minor issues since purchasing this vehicle.
Laura M.

Is The 2012 Cadillac SRX A Good Value?

It cost about 6000-8000 if it's in a good shape. And has low mileage on it. That is a good value for that kind of car.
Nour B.
I do not know what a new base model would cost, but we got a great deal on a used vehicle at around $12,000.
Teresa C.
I purchased my 2012 Cadillac srx for $44,595 in 2012. Seven years later with no major issues, I believe my purchase price is a great value!
Deirdre C.
It depends on the package the car is equipped with, color, interior, and mileage. I do think I got a great value for mine at just under $15k for a luxury package with low miles.
Brianna R.
2012 Cadillac was around $40,000 from what I remember It’s a very reliable SUV and comfortable I would recommend it
Laura H.
35,000. I don't think it is a good value. I had issues with the car since I got it. I was glad that many of them were covered by the warranty.
Kimberly H.
Paid 26,000 back in June of 2015. It’s definitely a good value and still looks great for a 7 year old model.
Asia M.
As a used vehicle the 2012 Cadillac SRX cost less than $20K which was a good value for such a luxury automobile.
Kat W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why's my 2012 Cadillac SRX backup camera not working?

Answer: While there are a number of reasons why Your backup camera -- in a 2012 Cadillac SRX or otherwise -- would fail to work, Your most commonly going to run into issues with wiring. Since there's such an extensive...

What's the 2012 Cadillac SRX life expectancy?

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What are some of the 2012 Cadillac SRX transmission problems?

Answer: Some of the common transmission problems with the 2012 Cadillac SRXAre hard shifting from 1st - 2nd gear, shuddering when accelerating, and Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid Failure May Cause Erratic...

What are some of the 2012 Cadillac SRX backup camera problems?

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Safety & Reliability

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