MYRModel Year Report

2001 Cadillac Catera

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2001 Cadillac Catera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:13.280Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Catera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1997: 163 complaints 1997 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 80 complaints 1999 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 30 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003
2001: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997163
1998123
199980
200067
200130
20022
20033

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

TIRES 17%

17% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK TWICE. WHEN IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME PEDAL WAS HARD. SECOND TIME GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT COME BACK UP, AND CAR CONTINUED TO GAIN SPEED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010315

GAS PEDAL STUCK AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20010315

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7%

7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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GAS PEDAL STUCK AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20010315

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Cadillac Catera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Cadillac Catera reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Cadillac Catera?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Cadillac Catera have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.