2000 Cadillac Catera Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,592miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Cadillac Catera, 6% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,592 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.
“While traveling an 8 mile trip to my mothers traveling at a speed of 45 miles per hour the speedometer just stopped working and the steering seemed to tighten up a little bit the next time I drove the car the steering was hard to maneuver and its almost as if the power steering is not functioning properly. I had the power steering looked at and it is fine the oil light is now on 24/7 but the oil level is fine and was just recently changed. This car should have never been produced by Cadillac it is nothing but a disgrace to the name.”
NHTSA complaint #10577831, filed 2014-04, 55,592 miles“The consumer stated that the tires wore out prematurely. The dealer confirmed that the tie rod was bent out of shape. As a result the consumer had to replace all four tires at 6,000 miles. The left front inside wire was showing.”
NHTSA complaint #10099715, filed 2004-12, 6,000 miles“Constant problem since the purchase of vehicle. Such as steering problems, quivering on the road, burning smell, etc. As of feb. 2006, car engine shut down on highway while driving 3 times. At the time there was a burning smell and the engine/coolant light had come on. Vehicle constant in shop for repair, approximately 3 times a month; causing problems for me. Engine sensor was changed in feb. 2006; however, burning smell continued, leaks began to occur,water pump needed replacement, and the coolant light continued to be activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10161462, filed 2006-07Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Cadillac Catera
24 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Cadillac Catera
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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