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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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1025–50K
650–75K
575–100K
2100–150K
1150K+
24 reports with mileage · 49 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Suspension. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
73 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2001
Tires
TIRE BLEWOUT ON HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED AND TIRES ROTATED AND CHECKED SEVERAL DAYS EARLIER. A COUPLE OF TIRE DEALERS CHECKED THE TIRE AND COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF ROAD HAZARDS. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, BUT TRYING TO PROVE IT WASA STRUCTURAL DEFECT I CAN SEE IS GOING TO BE NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE. CADILLAC…
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TIRE BLEWOUT ON HIGHWAY FOR NO APPARENT REASON. CAR HAD BEEN SERVICED AND TIRES ROTATED AND CHECKED SEVERAL DAYS EARLIER. A COUPLE OF TIRE DEALERS CHECKED THE TIRE AND COULD FIND NO EVIDENCE OF ROAD HAZARDS. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE, BUT TRYING TO PROVE IT WASA STRUCTURAL DEFECT I CAN SEE IS GOING TO BE NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE. CADILLAC COVERS ALL DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT GOODYEAR SAYS YOU CAN'T PROVE THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE EVEN IF THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF A PUNCTURE OR HITTING SOMETHING IN THE ROAD! YOUR INPUT AND HELP IS APPRECIATED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: 1 6-000-12 TIRESIZE: 235/60-16)
NHTSA ODI #748744
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #748140
Mileage unknown · Mar 23, 2001
Tires
WHILE DRIVING ALL TIRES HAVE FAILED, RESULTING IN TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED, WITH THE VEHICLE SWERVING A FULL LANE TO THE RIGHT, DUE TO VARIOUS NAIL INDUCED SMALL LEAKS AND VALVE STEM FAILURES, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY TECHNICIAN THAT MULTIPLE FLATS IS NORMAL IN HIGH-CONSTRUCTION, NORTH SCOTTSDALE, THIS HAS HAPPENED…
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WHILE DRIVING ALL TIRES HAVE FAILED, RESULTING IN TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL AT HIGH SPEED, WITH THE VEHICLE SWERVING A FULL LANE TO THE RIGHT, DUE TO VARIOUS NAIL INDUCED SMALL LEAKS AND VALVE STEM FAILURES, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY TECHNICIAN THAT MULTIPLE FLATS IS NORMAL IN HIGH-CONSTRUCTION, NORTH SCOTTSDALE, THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES- 4-26-00, 10-28-00, 11-27-00 AND 3-11-01. *JB
NHTSA ODI #560521
Mileage unknown · Feb 15, 2001
Steering
WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT TIE ROD END CAME APART , A SCREW CAME OUT, RIGHT WHEEL WAS GOING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION THAN THE WAY CONSUMER WAS TURNING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT DEALERSHIP AND THE CUSTOMER HAD TO BUY TWO NEW TIRES TOO. *YH
NHTSA ODI #880635
Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED, IT WILL GO TO FLOORBOARD WITH REDUCED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #877494
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2000
Electrical SystemPower TrainSeats
CONSUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR LEMON LAW. HAS BEEN REPAIRED 29 TIMES ELECTRICAL SHORTS ON INSIDE. ALSO, CRUISE CABLE BROKE 3 TIMES. TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED UNTIL ROTORS WERE REPLACED. AND , PASSENGER SEAT TRACK REPLACED AND DRIVER SEAT. HEATER WENT OUT. *AK ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT WHILE TRAVELING. …
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CONSUMER BELIEVES VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR LEMON LAW. HAS BEEN REPAIRED 29 TIMES ELECTRICAL SHORTS ON INSIDE. ALSO, CRUISE CABLE BROKE 3 TIMES. TIRES COULD NOT BE BALANCED UNTIL ROTORS WERE REPLACED. AND , PASSENGER SEAT TRACK REPLACED AND DRIVER SEAT. HEATER WENT OUT. *AK ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS FAILED AT NIGHT WHILE TRAVELING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED. HEATER FAN WAS MAKING NOISE. TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #875321
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2000
Suspension
BODY VIBRATION AT SPEEDS FROM 60 TO 70 MPH. DEALER CAN'T LOCATE PROBLEM - OVER 15 SERVICE CALLS
NHTSA ODI #732052
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2000
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT LOW SPEEDS POWER STEERING WAS SUDDENLY LOST. THIS HAPPENED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. ALSO, I HEARD A HIGH PITCHED WHIRRING SOUND AS IF THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SLIPPING. THE DEALER'S MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG.*AK
NHTSA ODI #731551
Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED PREMATURELY. *MJS
NHTSA ODI #554616
Mileage unknown · Jun 16, 2000
Suspension
THE RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM SNAPPED IN TWO AND THE RIGHT WHEEL CAME OFF AND THE TIRE TURNED SIDEWAYS LODGING UNDER THE RIGHT FENDER. *MJS
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