Proterra Catalyst years to avoid
The Proterra Catalyst years to avoid are 2019, 2017, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2022 is the cleanest year on record.
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Total complaints
17
Recall campaigns
2015–2022
Years covered
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Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Catalyst years to avoid
Every Catalyst year
Common questions
What are the worst Proterra Catalyst years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Catalyst years to avoid are 2019, 2017, 2018. The cleanest year on record is 2022.
What is the best year for the Proterra Catalyst?
By complaint volume, 2022 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Catalyst years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Proterra Catalyst have?
Across all model years, the Catalyst has 17 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.