2001 Cadillac Catera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catera years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Cadillac Catera. That ranks 5th out of 7 Catera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 27%), typically at around 62,580 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 30owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 | 8 | 27% | 62,580 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 17% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 70,484 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 40,501 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Cadillac Catera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. The contact stated that the engine was leaking oil prematurely. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic where the engine gaskets, belts and the water pump were replaced. However, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. While traveling 15 mph and attempting a right turn, the front driver air bag independently deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 26,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. While driving 20 mph , the contact was making a turn when the passenger side air bag deployed without a crash occurring. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that it was an electrical problem and to stop driving the vehicle. The dealer was…
My husband was driving home from work when the accelerator "took over" and went all the way to the floor. He applied the brakes but they did not work. At some point the front wheel of the vehicle sheared off and flew off the car causing complete loss of control. My husband, a former navy seal…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 cadillac catera. The contact stated that the odometer stopped working when the traction control light and the abs light was illuminated. The vehicle also lost power when the warning lights came on. The gears then started to shift very slowly. The failure mileage was…
Other Cadillac Catera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Catera | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Catera | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 30 | 0 |
| 2000 Catera | 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 2001 Cadillac Catera?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Cadillac Catera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.