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What owners say
Overview
Overwhelmingly negative sentiment based on long-term owner reports. The vehicle is widely regarded as a significant failure for Cadillac, plagued by poor reliability, complex and expensive repairs, and a lack of refinement. It is frequently described as a "footnote" or a "trainwr
Best version
Insufficient owner data available. No specific model year or trim is recommended. A single mention notes that the 2000 refresh addressed some build quality issues, but it was "too little, too late."
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 68 | 0 | electrical system |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
3.2 (211 Hp)
From 2000-2002
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