Harley-Davidson Flhtcu vs Cadillac Catera
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 | Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | Cadillac Catera |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 333 | 826 |
| Model years covered | 1994–2019 | 1997–2003 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 1997 |
| Best model year | 2014 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 16 | 44 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 11 |
| Injuries reported | 31 | 34 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 15% | 10.8% |
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu by year
What breaks
Brakes
97
29.1%
Engine & Cooling
60
18.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
47
14.1%
Electrical System
35
10.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
28
8.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
16
4.8%
Wheels
10
3.0%
Suspension
9
2.7%
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%