1997 Cadillac Catera suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Cadillac Catera — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This car was taken to dealer on 2/8/04 for recall 2041, 1037. Two days after picking up the car, the low coolant light came on my way home from work. My husband checked the coolant reservoir and it was over one inch below full, he also checked the driveway for any antifreeze and checked where you…”
filed Jun 26, 2004
“While driving steering wheel had to be steered to the left to avoid vehicle from going automatically to the right. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer determined that something in the front end was bent. *ak”
filed Mar 26, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Catera | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 Catera | 6 | 8% |
| 1998 Catera | 22 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Cadillac Catera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.