2012 Cadillac SRX Cadillac SRX 2012

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2012 Cadillac SRX repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (8%)

Chart based on 51 repairs.
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2012 Cadillac SRX engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

18187 mi

US $1009
Engine has intermittent rough idle, and hard stumble. GM recommended thorough cleaning of fuel injectors. 
100982 mi

US $1400
head gasket leaking oil 
36500 mi When battery failed prematurely, it caused ECM issue that required replacement 
34500 mi ECU had to be replaced for mis-reporting traction control failure. 

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2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

88000 mi

US $68
I replaced the 2 VVT valves on bank 1. Learned how on youtube and I really did it. the engine was throwing codes. I went to Autozone and bought the parts.  
73000 mi

US $2000
engine not running smoothly check engine light was on replaced a broken intake valve spring. stability track needs service message and warning light was also on because of the broken valve spring. 
35000 mi Check engine light on. Idle was off. 
41000 mi The second time they replaced the catalytic converter. I'm not sure that has fixed the problem because I heard it a couple of time since but not as loud and not as often as before. We will have to see what happens. 
38000 mi Would not start with either remote control; DIS panel on dash showed "Remote Not Detected". No way to start other than by push button on dash. As could not be taken out of "Park", car had to be dragged to and loaded on tow truck. Both Fobs replaced. 
57000 mi

US $1400
Severe carbon buildup in all cylinders and one broken intake valve spring 
34100 mi rough idle 
37820 mi rough idle at lights around town. after complaining several times they changed the air filter that had too much restriction. 
59100 mi

US $290
Fuel rail high pressure sensor internally shorted causing P0139 DTC and engine light. 

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2012 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems

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