CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Cadillac Catera has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 Cadillac Catera recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Cadillac Catera.
Most common 2003 Cadillac Catera problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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
2003 Cadillac Catera questions
Does the 2003 Cadillac Catera have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Cadillac Catera at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Cadillac Catera?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Air Bags (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Cadillac Catera has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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