Cadillac Catera vs Volkswagen GTI
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Cadillac Catera | Volkswagen GTI |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 826 | 1,949 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2003 | 1985–2024 |
| Worst model year | 1997 | 2002 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 44 | 63 |
| Fires reported | 11 | 23 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 7 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Cadillac Catera by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
212
25.7%
Electrical System
100
12.1%
Suspension
59
7.1%
Tires
57
6.9%
Brakes
55
6.7%
Steering
41
5.0%
Airbags
37
4.5%
Lights
37
4.5%
Volkswagen GTI by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
384
19.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
317
16.3%
Electrical System
223
11.4%
Brakes
160
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
147
7.5%
Other & Unspecified
126
6.5%
Airbags
124
6.4%
Stability & Traction Control
81
4.2%