1997–2003 · 6 model years

Cadillac Catera recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 466 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1997163 complaints

Most recalls20030 recalls

Crashes reported27in owner complaints

Injuries reported240 deaths

Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year

Model year	NHTSA stars	EPA mpg	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
2003 Catera	—	—	3	0	0	1
2001 Catera	—	18 mpg	30	4	0	2
2000 Catera	—	18 mpg	67	5	1	4
1999 Catera	—	18 mpg	80	4	4	5
1998 Catera	—	18 mpg	123	6	1	4
1997 Catera	—	19 mpg	163	8	3	8

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

Engine and engine cooling208
Electrical system100
Suspension59
Tires57
Service brakes, hydraulic51
Steering41
Air bags37
Exterior lighting33