1999 Cadillac Catera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catera years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Cadillac Catera. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Catera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (30 complaints, 38%), typically at around 86,900 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Cadillac Catera problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 38% | 86,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 12 | 15% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 14% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 8 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 6% | 54,051 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 5% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 81,498 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 49,182 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Cadillac Catera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Cadillac Catera.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car shuts down when driving. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 cadillac catera. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without any warnings. The contact mentioned that the vehicle had to be turn off for a while in order to reset the system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised the contact…
The running lights would not turn off. I was in harms way in the rain and had to take the care 70 more miles, while i could get out of the buffalo area to a safe location for the night. The lights never went off till the battery was exhausted. When recharged the headlights remained on again, unable…
My headlight assemblies (sealed beam) on 1999 cadillac catera are broken. These parts can not be repaired - bulbs will burn out in several months due to jarring/bouncing. We have owned this car for the previous 5.5 years and it has not been in an accident. I consider this a safety issue. *tr
I purchased a 99 catera about two years ago and sense then this car is a cardboard box on wheels. The alarm system as gone loopy in the sense that i couldn't start my vehicle unless i cranked it once left it for 15-30 min and then cranked it again. After disabling the alarm system it would only…
Other Cadillac Catera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Catera | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Catera | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Catera | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 Catera | 67 | 0 |
| 1999 | 80 | 0 |
| 1998 Catera | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Catera | 163 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Catera?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Cadillac Catera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Cadillac Catera a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Catera model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.