1999 Cadillac Catera steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Cadillac Catera — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problems with handling and steering wheel locking up on 1999 cadillac catera.*mr the steering wheel was not responsive and on one occasion the steering wheel locked up when the driver pulled onto a highway. When the consumer turned the wheel several times there was a crunching sound. The dealer…”
filed Sep 4, 2003
“This car wanders all over the road. First left, then right. We have had it aligned several times and is within specs but we still have a problem. Two dealers have now told us that this is how they drive. I fear that it will be the cause of an accident, and am actually scared to drive it for any…”
filed Jan 24, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Catera years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Catera | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 Catera | 4 | 6% |
| 1998 Catera | 8 | 7% |
| 1997 Catera | 14 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Cadillac Catera
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.