2012 Cadillac SRX Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 2% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Biggest problem with this vehicle is the headlights in the dim setting. It is almost impossible to see the road in this mode. Have changed to bulbs to the most expensive I can get with no better results. I have read many forums with the same complaint how does this go on without getting recalled, huge safety issue. The issue with stability track is has to be set every few months”
NHTSA complaint #11268137, filed 2019-10, 15,000 miles“Headlights start randomly dimming to the point you can't see to drive, dash stability control & traction control lights keep going on and off. Engine fans turns on and won't turn off even after vehicle has been shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #11119808, filed 2018-08, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. While driving approximately 55 MPH over a pothole, the vehicle swayed from the left to the right and the antilock brake and electronic stability control warning lights illuminated. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v571000 (suspension). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the stability control system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10722007, filed 2015-05, 91,000 miles“Im thinking of reaching out to an attorney before someone is killed in this car or by this car. Purchased new 2012 SRX. Has 49,000 miles.sunroof broke 2 different time $3500. Liftgate/sunroof wouldn't open $3500. My husband researched to find this model has faulty drain hose in sunroof causing water to leak into vehicle resulting in erosion in the electrical module causing short out yet Cadillac, or GM will admit. Numerous complaints online. Google 2012 Cadillac SRX it's disheartening knowing the price you paid to get screwed! What next? …”
NHTSA complaint #11298396, filed 2020-01Related service bulletins
- 10246003Oct 16, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on. Technician will…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 15 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 8 | 12% |
| 2005 | 16 | 13% |
| 2004 | 43 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2012 Cadillac SRX
233 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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