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Major Problems with Cadillac Catera - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Cadillac Catera model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Catera. Older Catera vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Cadillac Catera problems by years

2001 30 2000 67 1999 80

Worst Cadillac Catera Problems

TANK ASSEMBLY
1999 Cadillac Catera Victims: 2

The automatic shut off from fuel tank filler does not register when tank is filled and the amount of fuel spillage is dangerous. alarm and doors do not respond to keyless remote; car pulls to the right even after wheel alignment. dt

AIR BAGS
2000 Cadillac Catera June 14, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 53000 miles

I got in my car, 2000 cadillac catera which was stationary in a parking lot and closed the driver door at the same time reaching back to get seat belt and "bang" an exploding sound. the driver side seat air back exploded, in a parking spot. causing, lesions, and contusions, on the left arm, and a sprain wrist. also, scrape and bruising of side, rib area. also, my boyfriend was in the passenger's seat and he suffered an asthma attack from the dust.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 Cadillac Catera June 28, 2001 Victims: 1

As car came to a stop, the vehicle lunged foreward. it jumped a curb went through some landscapeing and clammed into a brick building. engine continued to run after the crash at elevated rpms. *ak

What is the most common problem with Cadillac Catera?

Overall the worst problem with Cadillac Catera relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Catera years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20 TIRES 19 GASOLINE 18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10 ENGINE 10 STEERING 9 COOLING SYSTEM 9 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 8 TREAD/BELT 8 DOOR 6 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 6 FRONTAL 6 FRONT 6 IGNITION 6 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 6 AIR BAGS 5 MODULE 5 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 ENGINE 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 3 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 LATCH 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 3 STRUCTURE 2 SUSPENSION 2 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SWITCH 2 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 2 FOG LIGHTS 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 2 VISIBILITY 1 WINDSHIELD 1 AIR CONDITIONER 1 BODY 1 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 WIRING 1 DELIVERY 1 FUEL PUMP 1 DISC 1 MECHANICAL 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EXHAUST SYSTEM 1 RETRACTOR 1 WHEELS 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 ANCHORAGE 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SIDEWALL 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 RACK AND PINION 1 ELECTRICAL 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 HOOD 1 RIM 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 LOWER ARM 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2001 5 2000 12 1999 18
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