2001 Cadillac Catera vs 2001 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 | 2001 Cadillac Catera | 2001 Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 30 | 430 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 264 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 32 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported mileage | — | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac Catera | Mercury Sable |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 61 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 26 |
| Power Train | 1 | 22 |
| Structure | 2 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 21 |
| Stalling | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2001 Cadillac Catera
2001 Mercury Sable
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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.