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Used 2012 Cadillac SRX SUV Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Now I know why Cadillac's are so highly rated!

Brianone, 04/24/2018
2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is a wonderful crossover. I love the color (red) and the way the outside of the car looks. It rides and handles wonderfully. I wish it had a navigation system but the OnStar is good. It's hard to read the display in the middle of the console as the overhang makes you have to duck down to see the numbers at the top of the display.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fan not shutting off

Deirdre Baker, 04/26/2017
2012 Cadillac SRX 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

We have had a serious issue with some kind of fan (blower) of some sort that will continue to run after the car is shut off. We have figured out that removing a fuse ( yellow 90) will stop the fan. If for some reason i don't catch the "noise" of the fan still running, it of course runs my battery down within 30 to 45 minutes. We've already had to replace the water pump ( 900.00 , isn't cheap) and the front end by the front right tire had to be repaired also. It is a beautiful car but man oh man it seem's to be a money pit.We bought the car used , so it had no warranty. Has anyone else had any of these issue's? Thank you. Deirdre Baker Tx

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5 out of 5 stars

Great All-round Vehicle

firetoice, 04/16/2015
2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I purchased this vehicle in September, 2011, replacing a 2010 SRX. Super for longer trips; comfortable, quiet, solid, efficient. Fuel economy through 50,000 miles of mixed driving: 24 mpg. Unfortunately, this model has increased in price by ~$7,000 since I purchased my 2010, though I still believe it is a good value.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Loving it !

f430monza, 12/04/2011
2012 Cadillac SRX Performance 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
30 of 38 people found this review helpful

After test driving over 10 cars, I kept on coming back to this one. I drove the 2011 and agree with the comments about it being under powered. Mind you the 3.6 is no Ferrari, but at least the engine doesn't seem stressed under hard acceleration. Even with the 20 inch rims, the car sacrifices little interior noise. Reasons for buying this car vs competitors: Q5- RELIABILITY ( we've had 6 Audis/VW- ALL HAVE BEEN A HEADACHE) GLK- Too small inside. Lexus RX- Too Boring to look at and drive. Evoque- nice, but see Q5 comments and multiply that by 20= Land rover.

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3 out of 5 stars

2012 SRX or how to loose money!

Kathy Molinski, 10/20/2017
updated 10/24/2019
2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

Bought this vehicle new after suffering with a 2009 SRX and its timing chain issues. Had it 5 years and 2 months, 51000 miles and everything quit. Drivers seat won't heat, keys get locked in car (not suppose to be possible) and now a service rear axle warning. Of course all of this is now out of warranty. Contacted a Cadillac dealer and he states "everything breaks - go ahead and buy a jeep, I don't care", contacted Cadillac and got the "sorry for your luck" statement. BUT if you check online all of these are know issues. The axle issue includes Buick and Corvette a well. Besides these issue the residual value of the thing is terrible. (10/2019) Its been gone for 2 years and we DON'T miss it!

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