2003 Cadillac Catera Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Catera years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Cadillac Catera. That ranks 6th out of 7 Catera model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 109,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Cadillac Catera recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.
My car was parked in my garage (backed in). I entered the vehicle and then placed the key in the ignition and started it. My left hand was on the top of the steering wheel, my right on the gear selector, and my left foot on the brake. As i pulled the gear selector from 'park', the steering wheel…
While driving 30 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and vehicle continued to accelerate. Consumer driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that accelerator pedal…
Battery was replaced six times by the dealer, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Other Cadillac Catera years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Catera | 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 2003 Cadillac Catera?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Cadillac Catera?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.