1998 CADILLAC CATERA Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA
6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 CADILLAC CATERA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
ENGINE HAVE A PROBLEM WITH OIL PRESSURE THAT STAY BELOW MINIMUM AT IDLE WHEN ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMP. FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. AUTO TRANSMISSION FAIL WITH LESS THEN 90000 MILES. HAVE ENGAGEMENT PROBLEMS AND SHIFTING PROBLEM. *TR
CADILLAC CATER 1998 EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE FAILURE THAT CAUSED ENGINE DAMAGE. *BF THE TRUNK LIGHT BULBS FAILED. THE TRUNK LIGHT BAR FAILED. THE KEY FOB FAILED. THE CD PLAYER FAILED. THE WINDOW WASHER HOSE FAILED. THE SWITCH FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BOTTOM GEAR OF THE CRANKSHAFT BROKE CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE. THE FRONT AND REAR END HAD TO BE ALIGNED DUE TO THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CENTER LINK WAS ALSO REPLACED. *NM
SENSORS WENT BAD. OIL CURRENTLY IN THE ENGINE, HEAD GASKETS GONE. TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN. CRANK SENSOR AND IGNITION COIL PACK REPAIR
REAR TIRE WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING TIRE TREAD ON THE INSIDE TO SHOW. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE REAR TIRES WORE ON THE INSIDE BECAUSE OF TOO MUCH NEGATIVE CAMBER. NEW TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED. THE CONSUMERS CASE WENT TO ARBITRATION BUT WAS REJECTED BECAUSE THE PROBLEM WOULD REQUIRE A DESIGN CHANGE WHICH WAS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF ARBITRATION. THE CONSUMER CALLED CADILLAC TO BUT A RETROFIT KIT TO ADJUST THE CAMBER BUT NO KIT WAS AVAILABLE. A DESIGN CHANGE WAS MADE WHICH WAS NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. THE MANUFACTURER MADE A DESIGN CHANGE AND THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THEY SHOULD RETROFIT ALL 1998 CATERA'S. *TS *NLM
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TIRES ARE WEARING OUT ON REAR MORE THAN OTHERS. ALSO, FRONT TIRES ARE WEARING OUT. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT DEALER INSTALLED 4 NEW TIRES, HOWEVER THE TIRES WORE OUT IN 10,000 MILES. DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING MORE REGARDING THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH VEHICLE, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *TT
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WARPED TIRES FROM ALIGMENT CAUSED VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. VEHICLE DIDN'T HAVE A REAL ALIGMNENT, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ALL TIRES NEED REPLACED EVERY 18000 MILES, CONSUMER USES GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA, P225/55R16, DOT NUMBER E130294097 TIRES. *JB
Other 1998 CADILLAC CATERA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
17 complaints
Suspensionfront
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
13 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemlines And Fittings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint