2000 Cadillac Catera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catera years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Catera. That ranks 4th out of 7 Catera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (24 complaints, 36%), typically at around 69,715 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 67owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 24 | 36% | 69,715 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 27% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 12% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 12% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 9% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | 55,592 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 4% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 4% | 65,216 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | 31,350 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 3% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Cadillac Catera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Passenger side "curtain" airbag in seat went off while my car was stopped and engine not running with no cause or impact while not close to anything in a parking lot.
I got in my car, 2000 cadillac catera which was stationary in a parking lot and closed the driver door at the same time reaching back to get seat belt and "bang" an exploding sound. The driver side seat air back exploded, in a parking spot. Causing, lesions, and contusions, on the left arm, and a…
Oil cooler gave out causing car to overheat. Has there been a recall? If yes, what is the process for a claim? *tt
While traveling an 8 mile trip to my mothers traveling at a speed of 45 miles per hour the speedometer just stopped working and the steering seemed to tighten up a little bit the next time i drove the car the steering was hard to maneuver and its almost as if the power steering is not functioning…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 cadillac catera. The contact stated that while traveling 15 mph, the passenger side curtain air bag erroneously deployed. The contact was able to merge the vehicle into a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's home. The vehicle was not…
Other Cadillac Catera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Catera | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Catera | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Catera | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 | 67 | 0 |
| 1999 Catera | 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 2000 Cadillac Catera?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 24 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Cadillac Catera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.