10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,575 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Cadillac Catera steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Cadillac Catera Owner Comments

problem #4

Jan 042014

Catera 6-cyl

  • 82,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was leaving my house and driving out of my complex when the steering wheel locked up on me. I have been unable to turn it for two days.

- Henrico, VA, USA

problem #3

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Catera

  • miles
When vehicle hits a pothole it will jump into next lane. Dealer has been notified.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #2

Oct 101997

Catera

  • miles
Alarming loss of steering control, when going through puddles of water at highway speed at 60mph.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 101997

Catera

  • miles
Alarming loss of steering control, when riding through puddles of water at highway speed about 60 mph.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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