1998 Cadillac Catera suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 25 complaints for the 1998 Cadillac Catera, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 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
Tire failure addmitttedly due to front end alignment problems. Service bulletin did not correct the problem as tires were unusable at 30,000 dealer adjusted alignment as per sb. The replaced tires were in identical condition at 60,000. Good year would not help because the belts had worn thru inside of tires due to alignment problems (identical problem)...( DOT number: )
Cadillac cater 1998 experienced multiple failure that caused engine damage. The trunk light bulbs failed. The trunk light bar failed. The key fob failed. The CD player failed. The window washer hose failed. The switch for heating and cooling system had to be replaced. The bottom gear of the crankshaft broke causing engine damage. The front and rear end had to be aligned due to the vehicle pulling to the right. The center link was also replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Cadillac Catera
- Engine 60 complaints
- Electrical system 28 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints
- Tires 21 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997