2002 Cadillac Catera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catera years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Cadillac Catera. That ranks 7th out of 7 Catera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Cadillac Catera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
Sealed headlights that have residue on the inside of the headlights that you can not replace just the bulbs. You have to replace the entire unit to resolve the problem, that cost over 600.00 each. This would be on a 2002 cadallac catera. *tr
Brake pedal and gas pedal are so close together that when applying brakes could also press gas and vehicle would lunge forward causing vehicle to hit curb. This happened 4 times. Dealer contacted. *ak *tt
Other Cadillac Catera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Catera | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Catera | 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 2002 Cadillac Catera?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Cadillac Catera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.