2012 Cadillac SRX Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,462miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,462 miles. 2 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.
“Vehicle was parked in a driveway with a slight slant. Rear hatch was opened and we were unloading vehicle. Vehicle was in park and turned off. Approximately 5-10 minutes after exiting the vehicle, we went back outside to remove items from the rear. The vehicle started rolling away (tires turning, not a slide). A person in the group was able to catch it and jumped in the driver's door and applied the brake. Service dept reports they can find nothing wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672695, filed 2015-01, 22,000 miles“I was driving home on ny state thruway, I got off my exit and approached toll booth to stop and pay toll. I stopped the car to pay and the car was trying to lurch forward and started shuddering and the rpms were dropping like it was going to stall. I pushed the selector lever into neutral and the car stopped lurching forward and the rpms returned to normal. I put car back into drive after paying toll and proceeded forward to the traffic light and stop and the car did the same thing again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892563, filed 2016-08, 39,751 miles“Slip detected in rear differential module, differential and clutch fluid mix due to seal deterioration. Replaced piston, seal and fluid at 53,000 miles ($1366.54 repair bill) service advisor said that this is common with this car and mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #11060917, filed 2018-01, 53,174 miles“Driving south on a city street. When the vehicle shut off. Pulled over to the side and restarted the vehicle. Made it another block and the vehicle shut off again. Pulled over again, and this time vehicle wouldn't start. Had to get it towed to my mechanic. Had a diagnosis done because the vehicle was idling rough,cutting off, and poor excelleration. Found out that it was camshaft sensors that were bad. Looked on youtube and found out many people have been experiencing the same problem with the same vehicle and engine.(3.6) Cadillac refuses to do a recall on a very dangerous problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11340477, filed 2020-07, 123,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,530.”
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 4% |
| 2014 | 21 | 5% |
| 2013 | 31 | 8% |
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 36 | 8% |
| 2010 | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 11 | 23% |
| 2007 | 12 | 23% |
| 2006 | 13 | 19% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 34 | 16% |
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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Cadillac SRX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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