1997 Cadillac Catera electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 29 complaints for the 1997 Cadillac Catera, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While vehicle was at a complete stop and consumer shifted gears to move ahead slowly, but the vehicle acclerated and would not stop. Defect caused vehicle to run into a cement pole which resulted in vehicle stopping. Consumer hit pole to avoid hitting pedestrians and other vehicles. Vehicle hit pole head-on, and airbags did not deploy.
Electrical smoldering fire within the dash harness p/n90493373 of my 1997 cadillac catera VIN #[xxx]. No actual flames were seen before the 80 amp main fuse opened. I did see the actual harness at the cadillac dealership and most if not all the wires in the harness had their shielding melted clean away about 1/2". The exposed wires shorted together to cause the fuse to open.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Catera
- Engine 68 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints