2000 Cadillac Catera vs 2000 Volkswagen Passat
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 | 2000 Cadillac Catera | 2000 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 67 | 507 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 239 | 196 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,393 mi | 69,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Catera | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 160 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 94 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 43 |
| Suspension | 2 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 30 |
| Steering | 4 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 0 | 29 |
| Visibility | 1 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 11 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
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.