1997 Cadillac Catera Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

“I purchased a 1997 Cadillac Catera on jan 31, 2001 from united automax in memphis, tn. From the date of purchase I have had extensive problems with this car. Beginning with electrical problems with the lights. Since then I have had problems with tires wearing out prematurely, heater core replaced, rotors replaced and wearing out again within a year's time. Fuses have blown, radiator fan along with other problems. Numerous recalls and etc. On april 14, 2003 I took my car to bud davis Cadillac in memphis and reported that I could smell oil burning. …”

“Last year while on a trip to north carolina the front windshield moulding blew off. I was able to pull over the the side of the road and observe the damage which was minimal. I continued on my trip, and when I returned home the outer moulding was replaced by the now out-of-business warner robins olds Cadillac. Today while on my way home from macon, ga the moulding blew off again, this time flying in the open window, striking me in the face and knocking off my glasses. Luckily the traffic was light and I was able to pull over the the side of the road safely. …”

“The consumer saw the crack separate as the window began to buldge, the buldging window was under sterr which was a defect of the car. The vehicle pulls to the right and experiences tire wear, possible suspension or tire related (no tire make/model information given. Battery leaking.”

“Car not cranking, mirrors are not working, seat belt buzzer will not always shut off, transmission still laboring to shaft, driver side seatbelt is not adjusting, head light are still not aimed properly on high beam, replaced stater and battery 3 time,”

“Goodyear tires were replaced many times due to the premature wear caused by the alignment which also caused vibration, vehicle was sold to the customer with tires that had no tread.”