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.
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.
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.