2000 Cadillac Catera problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2000 Cadillac Catera sits mid-pack among Catera years: 107 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 107, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Electrical System leads the complaint categories with 28 reports (26% of the total).
107
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
10
Crash-involved
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2000 compare to other Catera years?
What are the most common 2000 Cadillac Catera problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 26% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 23 | 21% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 9 | 8% | ▲ up |
| Tires & Wheels | 8 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 6 | 6% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 5 | 5% | — flat |
| Steering | 4 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 4 | 4% | — flat |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 3% | — flat |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 3 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Other | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE DRIVING INSTRUMENT WARNING LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE, AND VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF, LOSING ALL POWER. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK STALLING OF THE VEHICLE WHILE ON HIGHWAY RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS AT DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES FOR BRAKE WORK. *YH ”
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CAR STALLED WITHOUT CAUSE. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR DUE TO THE CAR STALL THE CAR SPUN OUT AND WAS HIT BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SEVERAL STALLOUTS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS SINCE PURCHASED IN 2002. THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAS…”
“WHILE TURNING A CORNER AT 10 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS BROAD SIDED ON THE RIGHT SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE COLLISION. ALL FOUR PASSENGERS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT NONE OF THE FOUR AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. POLICE ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND NO…”
“CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AROUND 50MPH ON HIGHWAY AND FELT A VIBRATION INSIDE OF VEHICLE. WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO SHOULDER. NOTICED THAT FRONT PASSENGER'S TIRE TREAD SPLIT ALL AROUND RIM , CAN SEE CLEAR THROUGH TIRE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. TIRE WAS A GOODYEAR, EAGLE. *AK GOODYEAR EAGLE…”
“VEHICLE'S BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ACCIDENT.*MR WHEN THE BRAKES LOCKED, THE CONSUMER SPUN AROUND AND HIT A BRICK WALL FOUR TIMES. THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERAL BROKEN RIBS AS A RESULT OF THE SEAT BELT. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE CADILLAC TO PAY HER $20,000 CASH TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. *PH *JB *JB”
2000 Cadillac Catera — common questions
Is the 2000 Cadillac Catera reliable?
It is close to typical for the Catera: 107 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2000 Catera problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (28 complaints), engine (23 complaints), airbags (9 complaints).
Does the 2000 Cadillac Catera have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Which Cadillac Catera years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Catera years to avoid are 1997, 1998. The cleanest record among Catera years belongs to 2002.
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.