1999 Cadillac Catera vs 1999 Ford Taurus
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Cadillac Catera | 1999 Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 80 | 874 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 58 | 178 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 61 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 16 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Catera | Ford Taurus |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 180 |
| Steering | 11 | 106 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 109 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 81 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 99 |
| Power Train | 6 | 91 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 51 |
| Visibility | 4 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 14 | 36 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 44 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 37 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 13 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 12 |
| Overheating | 0 | 9 |
1999 Cadillac Catera
1999 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.