1998 Cadillac Catera vs 1998 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Cadillac Catera | 1998 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 123 | 545 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 191 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,765 mi | 88,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Catera | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 56 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 111 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 74 |
| Suspension | 22 | 59 |
| Power Train | 9 | 69 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 39 |
| Steering | 8 | 40 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 19 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 19 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 19 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
1998 Cadillac Catera
1998 Ford Taurus
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.