Cadillac Catera recalls and problems by year

NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 97 owner complaints for the Cadillac Catera (model years 2000–2003). The most reported problem area is electrical system (27 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (26 complaints).

Model year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	3	0	0
2002	2	0	0
2001	30	4	0
2000	67	5	1

By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (67), 2001 (30) and 2003 (3). Among model years at least two years old, the 2002 has the fewest complaints on file (2).

Most reported problem areas

What owners name in their complaints across all Cadillac Catera model years. A complaint can name more than one area.

Problem area	Complaints	Model years
Electrical system	27	2 of 4
Engine and engine cooling	26	2 of 4
Tires	13	2 of 4
Air bags	11	2 of 4
Service brakes, hydraulic	6	1 of 4

Owners reported a crash in 9 complaints and a fire in 1 complaint; 6 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.

Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.