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1998 Cadillac Catera Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 123 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Cadillac Catera, 4% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have had so many problems with this car and they just keep piling up. I just replaced the head gasket and valve cover gaskets a month ago and now my oil pressure is failing. My service writter tells me this car is notorius for problems with the engine, specifically the way it handles oil and cooling. I sent a letter to Cadillac when I had probles a month ago but have heard nothing. Is there anything I can do?”

NHTSA complaint #10067764, filed 2004-04

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200023%
1999810%
199854%
199774%

Other parts of the 1998 Cadillac Catera

Engine cooling
56 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Tires
19 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Cadillac Catera

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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