Cadillac Catera years to avoid
No model year of the Cadillac Catera stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Cadillac Catera years
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Cadillac Catera complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Cadillac Catera problems
All model years combined.
- Engine190
- Electrical81
- Tires55
- Suspension52
- Brakes49
- Steering38
- Airbags34
- Lights31
- Transmission28
- Visibility26
- Acceleration26
- Body25
Most reported problems on the Cadillac Catera
Cadillac Catera problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 30 | Engine | 60,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2000 | - | 67 | Electrical | 69,715 | 0 | 5 | |
| 1999 | - | 80 | Engine | 67,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 1998 | - | 123 | Engine | 60,765 | 0 | 6 | |
| 1997 | - | 163 | Engine | 64,414 | 0 | 8 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Cadillac Catera
What years of the Cadillac Catera should you avoid?
No single model year of the Cadillac Catera has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Cadillac Catera?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Cadillac Catera?
Engine, with 190 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (81) and tires (55).
How many recalls does the Cadillac Catera have?
No recalls on record.
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