2012 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 6% of its 416 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 32,675. No related recall covers this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 26
- 6% of 416
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 32,675 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway speeds, sometimes followed by an inability to regain speed.
- Several report a multi-second delay between pressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle actually responding.
- One complaint describes the 3.6-liter engine detonating or pinging when using 87 or 89 octane fuel in warmer outside temperatures, attributed to a knock-sensor and timing software issue.
- One owner reported the engine failed outright at highway speed due to a hole in the engine, requiring an engine and motor replacement.
- One report describes hesitation paired with rising RPMs without matching acceleration, later traced to a transfer case module needing replacement.
When 2012 Cadillac SRX engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 23, 2013, latest Jun 15, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Cadillac SRX
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by SRX model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2012 Cadillac SRX have?
- NHTSA lists 26 engine complaints for the 2012 SRX, which is 6% of the 416 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Cadillac SRX engine problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine issue.
- At what mileage do 2012 SRX engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2012 SRX is 32,675 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2012 SRX owners report?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power, acceleration delay, engine knocking or detonation with certain fuel octanes, and in one case an engine failure requiring replacement.
- Were there any crashes linked to the 2012 SRX engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 4 crashes associated with complaints in this problem area, with no fires or injuries reported.