2002 Cadillac Catera
Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2002: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 163 |
| 1998 | 123 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 30 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-02
Exterior lighting
1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2009-04-13
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2002 Cadillac Catera — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 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 2002 Cadillac Catera?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Cadillac Catera have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.