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1999 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.

Cadillac Catera
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Premium 16 23 18 494

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

140 complaints filed by owners for this model year (5 involving a crash, 4 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 32 Electrical System 13 Tires 13

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Cadillac Catera?

EPA figures for the 1999 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 1999 Cadillac Catera?

No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1999 Cadillac Catera in our latest data refresh.

What are common problems with the 1999 Cadillac Catera?

Owners have filed 140 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Cadillac Catera, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Tires. 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.