2000 Cadillac Catera vs 2000 Mercury Sable
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 | 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 464 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 239 | 174 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,393 mi | 64,602 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Catera | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 62 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 54 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 25 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 33 |
| Power Train | 2 | 31 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 6 |
2000 Cadillac Catera
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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.