1997 Cadillac Catera review from North America
"GM should be embarrassed by the high maintenance Catera mechanical failure rate and cost of repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ignition switch failure intermittent starting problems until repaired.
Coolant leak caused starter to fail. Starter needed to be replaced.
Traction Control / ABS dash lights stay amber dealer says controller and labor $1000.
Trunk lid stop lights not functional. To expensive to have repaired.
General comments?
Mechanically not reliable.
Exterior and interior are beautiful.
Very comfortable car.
Handles extremely well.
Each visit to the dealer averages $450.
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| This car should not exist, given a few more years of breakdowns and none will remain on the road |
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| An amazing vehicle - regardless of what people say |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Seville |
| Date of Entry | 11th December, 2004 |