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Cadillac Catera Problems

The Cadillac Catera was a compact luxury sedan produced from 1997-2001, based on the Opel Omega and representing Cadillac's attempt to attract younger buyers. With 1,652 complaints and no reported deaths, the Catera had significant reliability issues throughout its short production run. The 1997 debut year was most problematic, while the 2002 model year (if data exists) represented minor improvements.

1,652
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
7
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2001 2002 2003

Common Problem Categories

Engine And Engine Cooling 416
Electrical System 200
Suspension 118
Tires 114
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 102

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2003 6 0 0 0 Good
2002 4 0 0 0 Good
2001 76 0 8 0 Good
2000 214 0 20 2 Average
1999 280 0 10 8 Average
1998 534 0 18 2 Below Average
1997 538 0 32 10 Below Average

Cadillac Catera Years to Avoid

1997, 1998, 1999

Best Cadillac Catera Years

2002, 2001, 2000

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