1997 Cadillac Catera suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 24 complaints for the 1997 Cadillac Catera, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 9% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
This car has had ongoing problems with various electrical components. The dealer is often unable to replicate the problem while in the repair shop. The car has been serviced for electrical malfunctions of various nature 19 times, and in the repair shop 44 days. It has been out of the shop 2 days and again the door locks will not let us in the vehicle. This started with the rear door lock not letting us out of or into the car. The problem now affects all four doors.
While driving steering wheel had to be steered to the left to avoid vehicle from going automatically to the right. Took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer determined that something in the front end was bent.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Cadillac Catera
- Engine 68 complaints
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997