MYRModel Year Report

2002 Cadillac Catera

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2002 Cadillac Catera
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:14.117Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Cadillac Catera Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 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
2002: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
1997163
1998123
199980
200067
200130
20022
20033

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.

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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. *AK *TT

NHTSA ODI report, 20020402

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090413

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Cadillac Catera — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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