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3GYFNAE33CS••••••2012 Cadillac SRX
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Cadillac SRX build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
390on the model
73builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedExterior Lighting 5Suspension 2Structure 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2018
On 6/25/18, my wife was traveling 45 mph., in our 2012 cadillac srx. The vehicle in front of her went to make a left turn into a subdivision. But, then decided not to do that and pulled back into the lane of my wife. She slammed on her brakes, to avoid hitting the vehicle.…
SuspensionAug 2021
The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V473000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Exterior LightingOct 2020
When I purchase this vehicle used I noticed I could not see at night because the headlights were too dim. I had them replaced at a cost of $1300. Several years later I received a letter saying I would reimbursed because of your lawsuit about these headlights. I filed and did…
Service BrakesDec 2018
The contact owns a 2012 cadillac srx. While driving various speeds, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was not called. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the master cylinder was…
StructureMay 2014
Pushed button to raise the rear hatch and hatch raised to the upper limit then quickly swung down , up to the full open position , swung down and up again wildly on its own and finally slamming closed with-enough force that it was unstoppable.....would have crushed a pet or…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GYFNAE33CS543063 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.