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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2000 Cadillac Catera.
Owner complaints (67)
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Cadillac Catera (5 crashes, 1 fires, 4 injuries reported). Among 7 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 67).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 24 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | |
| Air bags | 8 | |
| Tires | 8 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Cadillac Catera version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catera 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.