2012 Cadillac SRX Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 417 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,821miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Cadillac SRX, 3% of the 417 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,821 miles. 4 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.
“While turning into a parking space my car suddenly accelerated crashing head on into the vehicle parked in the directly in front of my car driving that car back approximately 20 feet. My car continued on for approximately another 40 feet after that impact before I braked hard to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10938971, filed 2017-01, 51,000 miles“I was pulling in to a parking space at a local mall. As I turned my wheel my vehicle took off and I lost all control. The brakes were applied and the car wouldn't stop. Within a few seconds my vehicle hit 3 other parked vehicles pushing one in to another. I believe I had then experienced sudden acceleration. Three vehicles were towed away including mine. No tickets were issued.”
NHTSA complaint #10546892, filed 2013-10, 16,000 miles“2012 Cadillac SRX hid headlights have seemed to burn out with no firther issues. On high beam the lights are fine but on regular beam at night I cannot see ahead of me recently and it is a major safety issue and Cadillac somesnt seem to believe this is a defect issue but something that happens. However it is my understanding after speaking with other certified mechanics that hid's do not just burn out so there has to be other issues that may need to be addressed by the maker. …”
NHTSA complaint #10971154, filed 2017-04, 40,000 miles“I have been having problems with my headlights for about 3 years.my headlights are so dim I have replaced the low beam bulbs 4times. It's cost me 100.00 every time. I took it to the dealership more than once and they said it needs new headlights, the whole assembly. I can't afford it. It's because of moisture inside the headlight glass. Well after complaining for 3 years I finally got a letter in the mail saying it's not a recall but due to moisture inside the headlights they need to be replaced and they will reimburse me up to 800.00 for getting them fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11322180, filed 2020-04, 59,000 miles“I was attempting to gain speed when all of a sudden my vehicle lost acceleration and the engine rpms increased as if my vehicle was accelerating. I took it to the dealer and my transfer case module needs to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10632072, filed 2014-09, 17,792 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7 | 2% |
| 2013 | 25 | 6% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 8% |
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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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