NHTSA Complaint #759801 — 1997 CADILLAC CATERA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 759801 |
| Vehicle | 1997 CADILLAC CATERA |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
PURSHASED CAR WITH 69961 MILES FOR $9935. SECOND DAY OF PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR OVERHEATING. 32 DAYS AFTER PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR WATERPUMP AT A COST OF $420. 3 MONTH AFTER PURSHASE IN SHOP FOR $1400 FOR FRONT CONTROL ARMS AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS TO GET LINE UP. AFTER DRIVING 14300 MILES TIMING BELT TENSIONER BROKE, AN ESTIMATE OF $8000 FOR REPAIR. NOW A LAWN ORNAMENT. CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR. THE DEALER (FERRIS AUTO CENTER), CADILLAC, AND GM WHICH IS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAR DON'T CARE!
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