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2012 Cadillac SRX Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 4% of its 416 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 1 injury tied to this area. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles, and no recalls are linked to this steering data.

Steering complaints
18
4% of 416
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
58,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report grinding or screeching noises in the steering wheel when turning, often tied to power steering fluid leaking into the steering pump.
  • Some describe the steering column jamming briefly at low speeds before returning to normal after about thirty seconds.
  • A rear tie rod reportedly failed from internal rust, causing the vehicle to shift into the oncoming lane while in motion.
  • Others describe steering feeling suddenly lighter or harder to control at highway speeds, making it difficult to stay in the lane.
  • One owner noted the steering issue happened shortly after a toe-link recall repair, when the car reportedly lost control and went into a ditch.

When 2012 Cadillac SRX steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 13, 2012, latest Jan 28, 2024.

2012 Cadillac SRX steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2012Apr 2014Mar 2016Nov 2016Jul 2020Nov 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Jan 2024; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Cadillac SRX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by SRX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200517 (14%)
  2. 20069 (13%)
  3. 20073 (6%)
  4. 20082 (4%)
  5. 20092 (7%)
  6. 201017 (4%)
  7. 201113 (3%)
  8. 201218 (4%)
  9. 20138 (2%)
  10. 20145 (1%)
  11. 20157 (2%)
  12. 20163 (2%)
  13. 20190 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2012 Cadillac SRX have?
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2012 Cadillac SRX, which is 4% of the 416 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Cadillac SRX?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2012 Cadillac SRX steering complaints.
At what mileage do steering problems typically appear on the 2012 SRX?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 58,000 miles.
Did steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 1 injury associated with steering complaints on the 2012 Cadillac SRX.
How does 2012 compare to other SRX model years for steering complaints?
The 2012 SRX has 18 steering complaints (4% share), tied with 2010's 17 complaints (4% share) as among the highest of the model years listed, compared to lower counts like 5 complaints (1%) in 2014 and 0 in 2019.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.