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1998 Cadillac Catera
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 18 MPG.
The Cadillac Catera is a compact executive car marketed from 1997 to 2001 by Cadillac over a single generation in the United States, Canada and GCC.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
267 complaints filed by owners for this model year (9 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Cadillac Catera?
EPA figures for the 1998 Cadillac Catera reach 18 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Cadillac Catera?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Cadillac Catera in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1998 Cadillac Catera?
Owners have filed 267 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Cadillac Catera, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Suspension. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.