2000 Cadillac Cadillac Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 18, 2006 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Cadillac years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac. That is the most of any Cadillac model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 33%), typically at around 86,933 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Cadillac Cadillac problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling4 · ~86,933 mi
Structure2 · ~58,903 mi
Tires2 · ~44,333 mi
Electrical System1 · ~50,000 mi
Equipment1
Parking Brake1
Power Train1 · ~77,806 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~101,000 mi
Seats1 · ~61,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~77,806 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling433%86,933——
Structure217%58,903——
Tires217%44,333——
Electrical System18%50,000——
Equipment18%———
Parking Brake18%———
Power Train18%77,806——
Seat Belts18%101,000——
Seats18%61,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic18%77,806——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 5 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 2200322004: 2200422005: 5200552006: 220062

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Cadillac Cadillac recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl*- the contact called to report that the dashboard lights will not go off and received a recall letter for internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit (recall # 00v114000). The contact called an authorized dealer last week and was told there was nothing wrong with the car and that…

Electrical System · received Dec 18, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10176378

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's tires split on four separate occasions. On all four occasions, the tire that split was the same size and made by the same manufacturer. There have been four tire splits since 33000 and 68000 miles and the contact expressed that they were defective. The tire was…

Tires · received Sep 25, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10169211

This to report a non-crash incident. The vehicle involved is a 2000 cadillac deville, dts. The back seat restraint system has been used with a child restraint system for the last two years only. Other than that, it has seen little use at all. This summer the retractor quit working and the…

Seat Belts · received Oct 4, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10138587

Parking brake does not automatically release when car is put into drive. Occurs about 95% of the time and it is necessary to release manually. When using the manual release, the parking brake pedal comes up fast and injures hand. Had the brake ratchet assembly replaced once by dealer. Six month…

Parking Brake · received Aug 30, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134800

Jacking up a 2000 cadillac deville and the very flimsy jack failed and the car come down with my arm between the wheel well and the tire as i replaced the flat tire. Defective design of jack simply to save money on a part rarely used. *jb

Equipment · received Aug 27, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134386

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 Cadillac Cadillac a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cadillac model years, the 2000 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.