1997 Cadillac Catera electrical system problems
The 1997 Cadillac Catera has 31 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
31
Electrical System complaints
12%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE VEHICLE WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND CONSUMER SHIFTED GEARS TO MOVE AHEAD SLOWLY, BUT THE VEHICLE ACCLERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP. DEFECT CAUSED VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A CEMENT POLE WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE STOPPING. CONSUMER HIT POLE TO AVOID HITTING PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER VEHICLES. VEHICLE HIT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1997 Cadillac Catera have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 1997 Cadillac Catera electrical system — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.