2012 Cadillac SRX exterior lighting problems
233 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2012 Cadillac SRX — 56% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Headlight assembly gets over heated and makes the low beam lights very dim, not safe or legal to drive at night. I've seen many many complaints for this. Not Safe!”
filed Aug 27, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated that while driving at night, the contact became aware that the low-beam headlights had moisture inside the headlight housings. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under an…”
filed Jul 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other SRX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 SRX | 98 | 58% |
| 2015 SRX | 302 | 68% |
| 2014 SRX | 266 | 68% |
| 2013 SRX | 217 | 55% |
| 2011 SRX | 198 | 44% |
| 2010 SRX | 225 | 47% |
| 2008 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2007 SRX | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 SRX | 7 | 10% |
| 2005 SRX | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 SRX | 8 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Cadillac SRX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.