Caterpillarproblems & recalls
Caterpillar vehicles have drawn 5 consumer complaints and 16 recall campaigns across 13models in NHTSA's files, led by the 3406e and the Cx28.
5
NHTSA complaints
16
Recall campaigns
13
Models tracked
3406e
Most complained
Which Caterpillar models have the most problems?
| Model | Years | Complaints | Recalls | Worst year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3406e | 4 | 1 | ||
| Cx28 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 3116 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 3126e | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3306b | 0 | 1 | ||
| 3306b,3406b | 0 | 0 | ||
| 3406b | 0 | 1 | ||
| C10 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C12 | 0 | 1 | ||
| C15 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Caterpillar | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ct660 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Ct681 | 0 | 1 |
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.