2003 CADILLAC CATERA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
The 2003 CADILLAC CATERA has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (1 complaint), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY CAR WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE (BACKED IN). I ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND THEN PLACED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND STARTED IT. MY LEFT HAND WAS ON THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL, MY RIGHT ON THE GEAR SELECTOR, AND MY LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AS I PULLED THE GEAR SELECTOR FROM 'PARK', THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED (VERY LOUD EXPLOSION!). THE CAR WAS STATIONARY AND DID NOT MOVE - I RETURNED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO PARK, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND EXITED IT THROUGH THE DRIVERS DOOR. I WAS NOT INJURED, EXCEPT FOR THE RINGING IN MY EARS THAT DISSIPATED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
BATTERY WAS REPLACED SIX TIMES BY THE DEALER, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 CADILLAC CATERA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CADILLAC CATERA
- 1998 CADILLAC CATERA — 267 complaints
- 1999 CADILLAC CATERA — 140 complaints
- 2000 CADILLAC CATERA — 107 complaints
- 2001 CADILLAC CATERA — 38 complaints
- 2002 CADILLAC CATERA — 2 complaints
- 2003 CADILLAC CATERA (current)
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